Simnel Cake
Line and grease an 18 cm (7 inch) round cake tin. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift in… Read More »
Old English Syllabub
Very finely grind the clove, allspice and cinnamon stick with a pestle and mortar, then sift through a fine sieve. Put the ground spices, nutmeg, sugar, lemon rind,… Read More »
Souffle Welsh Rarebits
Spread the slices of bread lightly with butter. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake at 190°C (375°F) mark 5 for 5 minutes. Melt 15 g ( 1/2 oz) butter… Read More »
Ripon cheesecakes (Yorkshire)
There are many varieties of cheese cakes and although few of them today have any cheese in the filling, they are still called ‘cheesecakes’. Some of them are… Read More »
Rum Nicky (Cumberland)
Cumberland rum butter is a Christmas treat much appreciated in other parts of the country. It is a delicious hard sauce made with butter, brown sugar and rum… Read More »
Eccles Cakes (Lancashire)
These are similar to Banbury Cakes but without any candied peel in the filling and they are round instead of oval. Flaky Pastry Mix together the currants, butter,… Read More »
Manx bun loaf (Isle of Man)
Much of the baking on the island reflects, like this recipe, a Scottish influence. This is a richly fruited scone loaf made with bicarbonate of soda instead of… Read More »
Northamptonshire Cheesecakes
These little tarts are filled with fresh curd made in the same way as for Richmond Maids of Honour. In this Northampton version the filling is warmed and… Read More »
Derby Cakes
These cakes are quick and easy to make. They are more like biscuits and keep just as well in an airtight tin. Some people add a good pinch… Read More »
Coventry Cakes (Warwickshire)
The long triangular shape of these cakes is traditional. At Christmas time they are often filled with mincemeat instead of jam, and are known locally as Coventry God… Read More »
