English cake recipes

Simple, basic cakes rule the roost at my place. This is mainly because the hubby doesn't prefer fancy schmancy cakes with frosting and all and the kids

Make this classic English or british cake. Madeira cake loaf in 5 easy steps! Only 6 ingredients, 5 steps and 1 delicious cake!

A retro frugal recipe, war cake has been around since World War I (over 100 years!). It’s still delicious today, and this dessert recipe couldn’t be easier to make.

A slightly sweet, soft cake with a hint of caraway --- that’s what you’ll get in every bite of English Seed Cake! Excellent for afternoon tea or light dessert. Enjoy it for your next break!

This Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake is typically what we call a “Gâteau régréssif” in France – meaning it makes you feel like a kid again. With a buttery and tender crumb and beautiful chocolate and…

Classic Madeira Cake recipe. Simple and delicious Madeira cake is a sponge cake in traditional English baking. This madeira cake with lemon zest is perfect with a cup of tea.

A classic British cake flavored with lemon rind and traditionally served with Madeira wine, although tea is also acceptable.

How to make Rock Cakes, using simple ingredients. Inside the crispy sugary shell of British rock cakes is a marvellous crumbly texture with an even scattering of your chosen dried fruit.These simple English cakes make a great addition to an afternoon tea stand. Perfect kids snack for their lunch box or school fete.US & UK measurements given

Have a piece of this traditional British seed cake with a nice cup of tea! Easy to make and totally delicious.

When a Brit tells you they're baking, you can generally assume that a cake is about to come out of the oven.

Don't call it Christmas Pudding or fruitcakee. This easy traditional English Christmas Cake recipe is a festive addition to your holiday.

victoria sponge cake - a traditional English tea time treat

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Angel Cake is a completely different cake over here in the UK as compared to what I thought of as an Angel Cake when I was growing up...

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Rock Cakes are British in origin, but where, when, and how exactly they came to be is something that doesn’t seem to be well-known. They’re a popular tea-time treat, and seem to have been around since at least Victorian times. They were also actively promoted by the Ministry of Food during WWII thanks to most Rock Cake recipes using fewer eggs and sugar than a traditional cake. What’s with the name? Well, they’re said to resemble a small rock, as they’re rough in shape. But don’t let that…

This traditional British Lardy Cake recipe is from Mary-Anne Boermans' wonderful Great British Bakes cookbook. A perfect mid-afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea.

This moist, spice-less fruitcake is one of our family favorites. It is not nearly as heavily flavored as dark fruitcake. Since no spices or molasses are used this cake relies purely on the flavor of the dried fruits.

A chocolate and cookie concoction that is called a tiffin in the UK and happens to be Queen Elizabeth II's favorite cake!

Make Paul Hollywood proud with these stunning British cake recipes. From Victoria sponge to tender Christmas cake, these Bake-Off faves never disappoint.