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Nutritional Values
420kcal
4gProtein
70gCarbs
16gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Banbury Cake
How to order / say it
Say it
Banbury Cake — [Ban-beh-ree Cake]
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I'll have a Banbury cake, please.
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A spiced, sweet pastry filled with currants and fruits.
Why try it?
It is a sweet treat with historic roots in Banbury, near Oxford. The cake reflects the rich pastry traditions of England, providing a taste of the region's baking heritage.
How it tastes
The Banbury Cake has a warm, spicy aroma with a sweet, fruity flavor from the currants and preserved fruits. Its flaky pastry crust contrasts with the soft, aromatic filling.
Origin & History — first documented: 1200
Dating back to the 13th century in Banbury, Oxfordshire, this cake evolved as a popular traveller's snack due to its portability and long shelf life. It remains a beloved regional confection.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g pastry dough
- 100 g currants
- 50 g candied peel
- 🍯 50 g brown sugar
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧂 1 tsp nutmeg
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1 Roll out the pastry dough into an oval shape.
- 2 Mix currants, candied peel, sugar, butter, and spices.
- 3 Place the mixture on the dough and fold it over.
- 4 Bake until golden brown, then cool on a rack.
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