Gluten Free Rock Cakes Recipe
These easy Gluten Free Rock Cakes are a small, spiced British bake, which is like a cross between a cake and a scone. So easy to make and filled with nostalgia!
Servings: 10 cakes
Ingredients
- 225 g gluten free self-raising flour (see notes if using plain)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 0.25 tsp xanthan gum
- 85 g cold butter
- 100 g caster sugar
- 125 g mixed dried fruit
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C Fan / Gas Mark 6. Line two large baking sheets with baking paper.
- Add the flour, baking powder, mixed spice, xanthan gum and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir together.
- Cut the butter into small cubes, then add to the flour mix. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms a breadcrumb-like consistency.
- Add the eggs, milk and dried fruit into the bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon until it forms a thick, sticky dough.
- Spoon the mixture onto the lined baking sheet into 10, even-sized 'blobs', with some space between them. Sprinkle with the demerera sugar.
- Place the trays in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden on top. Remove from the oven and cool for 10-15 minutes before removing to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or cold.
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Notes
- Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups. However, I always recommend using weighing scales – these are cheap to buy and much more accurate. And in gluten free baking, a tiny variation can make a huge difference!
- Step-by-Step Photos: If you find it easier to follow a visual aid, I’ve included step-by-step photos in the post above.
- Storing: These gluten free rock cakes will keep for around 3-5 days in an airtight container, or can be frozen.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1rock cake | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
