Teisen Mel (Welsh Honey and Spice Cake)

Tips:🍋 Add a touch of grated lemon zest to the batter for a light citrus lift.🍯 For deeper flavour, try using Welsh heather honey if you can find it!🧁 These keep beautifully for several days in an airtight tin—and the flavour improves as they sit.

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan). Grease a 12-hole muffin tin or line with paper cases. 🥣 In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, mixed spice and cinnamon. Stir in the brown sugar. 🍯 In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey and butter until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. 🥄 Add the cooled honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. 🥚 Stir in the beaten egg and milk until you have a smooth batter. 🥄 Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each hole about two-thirds full. 🔥 Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and springy to the touch. A skewer should come out clean. 🌬 Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.