rock cakes
Craggy British biscuits
Rock cakes are small British baked goods with a rough, craggy surface that resembles rocks.
They contain dried fruit, typically currants or raisins, mixed into a stiff dough that holds its irregular shape during baking.
Unlike smooth-topped cakes or cookies, rock cakes are meant to look rustic and homemade.
Gran always had rock cakes ready when we visited.
They are a traditional teatime treat, simple to make and satisfying rather than elegant.
Milled grain powder
- butterSolid fat from cream
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- sultanasPale dried grapes
currants · baking powder · mixing bowl · oven · preheat · dough · golden-brown · batter
Small quick breads
- currantsSmall seedless dried grapes
- sultanasPale dried grapes
- candied peelSugar-preserved citrus skin
- mixed spicePre-blended baking aromatics
golden syrup · treacle · victorian · old-fashioned · homemade · rustic · dried fruit · brown sugar
Rough with rocky projections
irregular · rustic · jagged · knobbly · dense · sturdy · chunky · uneven
Small quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
- crumpetsSpongy griddle cakes
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
- cucumber sandwichesLight tea-party fare
afternoon tea · high tea · tea service · teacups · saucers · lemon curd · jam · petit fours
Promoting health through food
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- fillingMaterial placed within
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
substantial · fortifying · robust · homemade · rustic · nutritious · sturdy · generous
flour
Milled grain powder
sultanas · currants · baking powder · mixing bowl · oven · preheat · dough · golden-brown · batter · whisk
scones
Small quick breads
- currantsSmall seedless dried grapes
- sultanasPale dried grapes
- candied peelSugar-preserved citrus skin
mixed spice · golden syrup · treacle · victorian · old-fashioned · homemade · rustic · dried fruit · brown sugar · caraway seeds
craggy
Rough with rocky projections
coarse · irregular · rustic · jagged · knobbly · dense · sturdy · chunky · uneven · rugged
scones
Small quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
- crumpetsSpongy griddle cakes
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
cucumber sandwiches · afternoon tea · high tea · tea service · teacups · saucers · lemon curd · jam · petit fours · napkins
nourishing
Promoting health through food
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- fillingMaterial placed within
comforting · substantial · fortifying · robust · homemade · rustic · nutritious · sturdy · generous · simple
- teatime treatsscone, Victoria sponge, shortbread, crumpet, finger sandwiches
- Caribbean foodjerk chicken, curry goat, callaloo, oxtail stew, saltfish
- Victorian sweetsVictoria sponge, plum pudding, Christmas pudding, figgy pudding, trifle
rock cakessponge cake
Air-leavened flour confection
angel food cake · chiffon cake · madeleines · soufflé · mousse
rock cakespetit fours
Tiny ornate French confections
macarons · opera cake · mille-feuille · wedding cake · patisserie
rock cakeslava cake
Baked confection, liquid core
sticky toffee pudding · tres leches cake · bread pudding · fruit fool · trifle
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