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Welsh Cakes, and where to source it

Welsh Cakes — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Welsh Cakes Welsh 5best2buy.com

Cook them on a moderate bakestone, not a hot one, so the centre cooks through before the outside scorches.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook12 min
MakesMakes 16
CuisineWelsh
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 16 servings
Self-raising flour
2 1/4 cups
2 1/4 cups
Local / market
Cold butter
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
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Caster sugar
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Local / market
Currants
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Local / market
Egg
1
1
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Mixed spice
1 tsp
1 tsp
Local / market
Milk
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Rub the butter into flour and mixed spice until it looks like crumbs.5 min
  2. Stir in sugar and currants, then bind to a firm dough with egg and a little milk.5 min
  3. Roll out and cut into rounds a quarter inch thick.5 min
  4. Cook on a moderate griddle until browned and set, turning once.12 min
  5. Dust with caster sugar while warm.2 min
The Toolkit

Bakestone or griddle · Round cutter · Rolling pin

Straight Answers
Can you make Welsh Cakes in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Welsh Cakes? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Welsh Cakes ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Welsh Cakes gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Welsh Cakes vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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