For an extra layer of flavor, consider soaking the currants in rum or brandy overnight before using. Ensure your puff pastry is cold but pliable for best results. Don't overfill the pastries, or they may burst during baking. For a shinier finish, brush with egg wash twice.
Eccles Cakes
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS78
Hailing from Northern England, Eccles Cakes are delightful, sugar-crusted pastries concealing a sweet and spiced treasure within. Experience them at their best, fresh and warm from the oven, a true taste of comfort.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate32 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium104 mg
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Sugar14 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Sprinkle a baking sheet with water. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add currants, demerara sugar, fruit peel, and mixed spice. Stir until sugar is dissolved and fruit is well coated, then remove from the heat. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Roll pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Using a saucer as a guide, cut out eight 5-inch circles. Divide fruit mixture evenly among the circles. Moisten the pastry edges with water, pull over filling toward the center, and pinch to seal. Invert filled cakes on the floured surface and gently to make a wider, flatter circle, being careful not to break the dough. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Brush each cake with egg white, then sprinkle generously with white sugar. Make three parallel cuts across the top of each cake, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Giovanny Konopelski
Feb 20, 2025I added a pinch of nutmeg to the filling and it took these cakes to the next level!
Elijah Rippin
Feb 10, 2025A little time consuming but worth it.
Jayne Kuhlman
Nov 5, 2024My first time making Eccles Cakes and the results were great, I will definately be making them again
Yesenia Ryan
Oct 27, 2024These Eccles Cakes were a revelation! The combination of sweet currants and warm spices was simply divine.