Tiessennau Mel (Honey Cakes) – A Taste of Welsh Delight
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Embark on a culinary journey with these Tiessennau Mel, delightful honey cakes that have been lovingly adopted into my recipe collection. Once you try them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by their homey and comforting taste. I’ve skipped the sugary dredging both before and after baking, as these cakes boast their sweetness, especially when crafted with the richness of Wildflower honey.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Welsh, European, Less than 60 Minutes, For Large Groups, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Honey |
| 1/2 | Bicarbonate of Soda |
| 1 | Cinnamon |
| 4 | Butter |
| 4 | Margarine |
| – | Brown Sugar |
| 1 | Caster Sugar |
| 2-3 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | Milk |
| – | Flour |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 83.8
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 14.5mg
- Sodium Content: 52.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 6.8g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 6 reviews)
Yield: 30-36 little cakes
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to Gas mark 6 (400F) or 7 (425F) or 200°C. If you’re using a fan oven, remember to reduce the temperature by 25°C.
- Grease your patty tins, ensuring the cakes won’t stick during the baking process.
- In a bowl, sieve together the flour, cinnamon, and bicarbonate of soda, creating a harmonious blend of dry ingredients.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture achieves a fluffy consistency, embodying the essence of your honey cakes.
- Separate the egg yolk from the white, reserving the yolk for a later step.
- Beat the egg yolk into the sugar and butter mixture, adding the honey gradually to infuse that delightful sweetness.
- Stir in the flour mixture, incorporating a little milk as needed. Mix everything together lightly, ensuring a smooth and well-combined batter.
- Whisk the egg white into a stiff froth, adding a delightful fluffiness to your cake batter. Gently fold this into the mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Half-fill your small patty tins with the prepared batter, creating the foundation for your honey cakes. Dredge the top of each cake with caster sugar, adding that touch of sweetness and texture.
- Bake in a hot oven for 20 minutes, but keep a close eye on these little fellows as they tend to brown rather quickly. The aroma will fill your kitchen, creating an anticipation for the delightful treats to come.
- Once baked to perfection, sprinkle a little more sugar on top for that extra sweetness and presentation flair.
- Croeso Cymreig! (Welsh Welcome!) Your Tiessennau Mel are now ready to be enjoyed, offering a taste of Welsh tradition in every bite.
Indulge in these honey cakes, savoring the warmth and sweetness they bring to your palate. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed as a comforting treat at home, these Tiessennau Mel are a testament to the culinary richness of Welsh desserts. 🍯✨
