Mary Berry Eccles Cakes Recipe

Name: Mary Berry Eccles Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 225 g (8 oz) plain flour; 175 g (6 oz) butter; A squeeze of lemon juice; 8 tbsp cold water; 50 g (2 oz) softened butter; 50 g (2 oz) light muscovado sugar; ½ tsp (½ level tsp) ground mixed spice; 50 g (2 oz) chopped candied peel; 100 g (4 oz) currants; 1 large egg white (beaten); Caster sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Bake the perfect Mary Berry Eccles Cake – a traditional Lancashire pastry with flaky pastry, spiced currants, and a dusting of sugar. Includes history, famous shops, and tasty variations.

Updated at: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:48:17 GMT