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Eccles Cakes

Name: Eccles Cakes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g Puff pastry; 180 g Currants; 80 g Brown sugar; 55 g Butter; 1 dessert spoon Orange zest; 0.7 tsp Cinnamon; 0.1 tsp Cloves; 1 Egg white; 1 tbsp Granulated sugar

British flaky pastries filled with currants, citrus peel, brown sugar, butter, and warm spice.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~430 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 25 min cook 20 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 20 min

Prep35 min
Resting/Marinating20 min
Cooking25 min

Ingredients

8 servings

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For the dough

500 g Puff pastry

For the filling

180 g Currants
80 g Brown sugar
55 g Butter
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Orange zest
0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cinnamon
0.1 tsp(~0.5 ml) Cloves

For the topping

1 Egg white
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar

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Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the currants, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
2
Stir the filling for 3 minutes until the sugar melts, then cool for 20 minutes.
20 min
20:00
3
Roll out the puff pastry on the counter and cut 8 round pieces.
4
Place filling in the center of each piece, close the edges, and press into a disk.
5
Make 2-3 small slashes on top of the disks, brush with egg white, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
6
Bake the Eccles cakes in a 200°C oven for 22-25 minutes, until puffed and browned.
25 min
25:00
7
Rest on the tray for 8 minutes and serve warm.
8 min
08:00

💡 Tip: Do not let the filling spill to the edge while rolling the dough; if sugar leaks in the oven, the base tastes like burnt caramel.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Eccles cakes warm with optional unsalted lor cheese or unsweetened tea.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 5%Carbs 66%Fat 29%

27.1g

Sugar

2.9g

Fiber

212.8mg

Sodium

9.5g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

2/10

Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Eccles Cakes make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Eccles Cakes take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.
Is Eccles Cakes difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Eccles Cakes have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 72g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Eccles Cakes contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Eccles Cakes belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.
How many ingredients does Eccles Cakes need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Eccles Cakes filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the currants, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.

Stir the filling for 3 minutes until the sugar melts, then cool for 20 minutes.

20 min

20:00

Roll out the puff pastry on the counter and cut 8 round pieces.

Place filling in the center of each piece, close the edges, and press into a disk.

Make 2-3 small slashes on top of the disks, brush with egg white, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Bake the Eccles cakes in a 200°C oven for 22-25 minutes, until puffed and browned.

25 min

25:00

Rest on the tray for 8 minutes and serve warm.

8 min

08:00

FAQ

How many servings does Eccles Cakes make?

This recipe serves 8.

How long does Eccles Cakes take?

Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.

Is Eccles Cakes difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Eccles Cakes have?

Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 72g, fat: 14g.

Which allergens does Eccles Cakes contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Eccles Cakes belong to?

This recipe belongs to British cuisine.

How many ingredients does Eccles Cakes need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Eccles Cakes filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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