Queen Cakes Recipe By Mary Berry

July 17, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

This classic British treat, Queen Cakes, are a delicious way to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a sweet snack. To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

4 oz. softened unsalted butter
4 oz. caster sugar
2 eggs
4 oz. self-raising flour
2 tablespoons of warm water
4 oz. currants
2 tablespoons of sifted icing sugar

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the butter and the caster sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until everything is completely blended together. Then, add the self-raising flour and mix until you get a soft dough.

Sprinkle the currants into the dough and mix until they’re evenly distributed. Using your hands, shape the dough into 12 small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Once the Queen Cakes are completely cooled, dust with sifted icing sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This Queen Cake recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

168 calories
7.4 g fat
1.4 g saturated fat
22.4 g carbohydrates
0.9 g dietary fibre
12.3 g sugar
2.1 g protein
0.2 g sodium

Tips and Tricks

These Queen Cakes are best served fresh and warm, but will last up to 3 days in an airtight container. For an extra indulgent treat, serve with a dollop of clotted cream or your favorite jam. To make them even more festive, you can add a teaspoon of food coloring to the dough before baking to make them a variety of colors.

If you want to try a different flavor, you can swap out the currants for other dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates. You can also swap out the caster sugar for brown sugar or add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a subtle spiced flavor.

Conclusion

Queen Cakes are a classic British snack that is easy to make and sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. With a few simple ingredients and basic baking skills, you can easily whip up a batch of these delicious treats for any occasion. Enjoy!