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Eccles cake

Flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet, spiced currant and almond mixture, baked until golden and sprinkled with sugar.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
5g
Eccles cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, mix currants, chopped almonds, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. Step 3

    Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4 equal squares.

  4. Step 4

    Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square.

  5. Step 5

    Brush edges with beaten egg, fold corners to center, and pinch to seal.

  6. Step 6

    Turn seam-side down, flatten gently, and brush tops with egg.

  7. Step 7

    Sprinkle with granulated sugar, cut slits, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • rolling pin
  • pastry brush
  • mixing bowl

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