Helen'S Eccles Cakes

Prep: 20 min Cook: 24 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: British

Helen's Eccles Cakes feature sweet, spiced currant filling encased in flaky pastry, perfect for teatime or a delightful snack for those who enjoy traditional baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • pastry for 2 9-inch crusts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups washed and drained currants
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Roll out half of the pastry and fit it into the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.
  3. Roll out the remaining pastry to the same size and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake both crusts for about 12 minutes until browned.
  5. Allow the crusts to cool.
  6. In a heavy pan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, currants, and water; cook until thickened.
  7. Pour the currant mixture into the pan with the bottom crust.
  8. Top with the second crust.
  9. Sprinkle with a little water and then sprinkle with sugar.
  10. Refrigerate before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

563 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 36.7g 47% DV
Carbs 52.9g 19% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 10.7g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9827.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 222.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 78.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 54.4mg 60% DV
Calcium 81.3mg 6% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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