English cake recipes traditional

Get Grandma's traditional British dessert recipes. Make Old Country fruitcake, sticky toffee pudding, roly poly, fruit pies, pound cakes, pancakes, and more.

Classic Madeira Cake recipe. Simple and delicious Madeira cake is a sponge cake in traditional English baking. This madeira cake with lemon zest is perfect with a cup of tea.

A traditional pastry from the rural countryside of England's West Country, these currant-studded lardy cakes, baked to caramelized perfection, offer a true taste of 19th century baking.

Simple, basic cakes rule the roost at my place. This is mainly because the hubby doesn't prefer fancy schmancy cakes with frosting and all and the kids

Some classic recipes are steeped in history and tradition, and English Christmas Cake is one such food.

Rock Cakes are British in origin, but where, when, and how exactly they came to be is something that doesn’t seem to be well-known. They’re a popular tea-time treat, and seem to have been around since at least Victorian times. They were also actively promoted by the Ministry of Food during WWII thanks to most Rock Cake recipes using fewer eggs and sugar than a traditional cake. What’s with the name? Well, they’re said to resemble a small rock, as they’re rough in shape. But don’t let that…

The British are known for their sweet desserts. From moist puddings, to creamy trifles, and light cakes, there are plenty of dessert choices to satisfy your sweet tooth.

A good Dutch butter cake is rich in flavor, dense and creamy. With this recipe, you can make a traditional boterkoek at home.

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Enjoy a delightful snack that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. Indulge in the crumbly texture, dense consistency, fruity goodness, and refreshing hint of lemon zest in every bite. Perfect for any time of day!