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Fat Rascal Cake Recipe

My take on the famous Betty's Fat Rascals; Fat Rascals are a cross between a bun and a scone, more like a rock cake, and are delicious when enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa. The origin of the name is unknown, but they are thought to have been made since the mid-19th Century under the name of Fat Rascals, although the original recipe is thought to be Elizabethan.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g plain flour, sieved
  • 150 g self-raising flour, sieved
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 125 g cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 1 pic orange
  • 1 pic lemon
  • 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 150 g dried mixed fruit (currants, raisins and sultanas in equal quantities)
  • 1 pic large free-range egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
  • In a large bowl, combine both flours and baking powder and sift them together. Next, add the butter and mix it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • After that, add the sugar, citrus zest, spices, and dried fruit to the bowl and mix everything together thoroughly. Then, add the beaten egg and enough milk to bring the mixture together and form a soft dough. Once the dough is ready, form it into six saucer-sized rounds, making them about 1" or 2.5cm deep.
  • Make a glaze by mixing the egg yolk and water together and brush it over the fat rascals. Then, decorate the tops with cherries and almonds (see photos). Transfer the saucers to a non-stick baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Once they're finished baking, remove the fat rascals from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
  • While fat rascals are best served warm from the oven, they can also be frozen and reheated in a low oven. Serve them alone or with a generous amount of butter.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
  • Total Fat 15g
  • Saturated Fat 9g
  • Trans Fat 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat 5g
  • Cholesterol 78mg
  • Sodium 403mg
  • Carbohydrates 52g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 20g
  • Protein 6g
Keyword Fat Rascal Cake