Name: Rock cakes recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes: 12
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g (7oz) self-raising flour; 50g (1½ oz) ground almonds; Pinch of salt; 90g (3oz) butter; 90g (3oz) caster sugar; 90g (3oz) currants, or dried mixed fruit; 1 large egg, beaten

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

193 Kcal

10%

Sugar

13.1 g

15%

Fat

9.2 g

13%

Saturated Fat

4.3 g

22%

Salt

0.32 g

Protein

3.4 g

Carbohydrates

24.5 g

Salt

0.32 g

By Jessica Dady

published 18 March 21

Learn how to make these delicious Brighton rock buns, or rock cakes. This easy rock cakes recipe uses only a handful of ingredients and makes tasty buns every time.

Also known as Brighton bun cakes, these delicious fruity scone-like treats earnt their name from their jagged, rock-like appearance. Packed with sweet currants and creamy almonds, these teatime snacks were traditionally enjoyed at a number of Britain’s beloved seaside towns. Nowadays, of course, they can be scoffed anywhere. Whip them up in your own kitchen within 30 minutes, using just a few store cupboard ingredients, butter and an egg.

Ingredients

200g (7oz) self-raising flour
50g (1½ oz) ground almonds
Pinch of salt
90g (3oz) butter
90g (3oz) caster sugar
90g (3oz) currants, or dried mixed fruit
1 large egg, beaten

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Method

Set the oven to 190°C (gas mark 5). Sift the flour, ground almonds and salt into a bowl, and rub in the butter. Stir in the sugar, dried fruit and egg, using a round-bladed knife to combine the mixture to a stiff dough.
Divide dough into 12 rough shapes and place them on the baking sheet. Roughen the surface with a fork.
Bake the cakes in the middle of the oven for 15 mins until light golden. Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Top tip for making rock cakes:

Don't be tempted to add liquid to this mixture. Its dryness is what gives the cakes their 'rock-like' appearance.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.