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Cinnamon Almond Welsh Cakes

Welsh Cakes are traditional tea cakes from Wales that taste like a cross between pancakes and scones. They are easy to make on the stovetop and delicious with tea or coffee.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 cakes
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup very fine sugar (granulated will also work)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • ½ cup butter (cold cubed)*
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk (I used 2%)
EXTRAS
  • powdered / icing sugar for dusting
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter and combine until it is the consistency of fine bread crumbs, stir in almond slivers.
  2. In a small bowl with a fork beat together egg and milk. Then add to flour mixture, mix until just combined.
  3. Move to a lightly floured flat surface, and knead gently just until combined (do not over knead). Gently roll with a lightly floured rolling pin to the thickness of 1/4-1/2 inch (1-2 centimeters)*, cut with a 2 3/4 - 3 inch (7 centimeter) round cookie cutter.
  4. In a heavy skillet add a little oil (spread with a brush), heat on low, (thinner cakes can be cooked on a medium low heat), add cake rounds and cover, turn when brown and continue to cook on low until done. If you cook them on too high heat, they will brown and not cook inside. Let cool, dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
*This depends on how thick you like them, thicker and you can slice them in the middle, spread with jam and make a sandwich.

Notes

  • The cakes should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 -3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.