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Teisen Mel ( Traditional Welsh Honeycake )

Teisen Mel ( Traditional Welsh Honeycake ) is built on Plain White Household Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Runny Honey, and Butter. Serves 1. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 lb
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 lb
• 1/4 lb
• 2
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sieve the flour, raising agent and spice into a bowl. Lightly grease a tin pie plate measuring about 8-1/2-inches across the top.

2. 2

   Cream the butter with 3 oz sugar until creamy and light.

3. 3

   Add the egg yolks then the 1/4 lb honey, gradually.

4. 4

   Gently mix in the flour, then the milk.

5. 5

   Spread the mixture in the prepared tin, mounding it slightly in the centre, and then bake at 400 F (200 C) gas mark 6 for about half an hour.

6. 6

   Let the cake rest in its tin for 2 minutes before turning it out on to a wire rack.

7. 7

   Let it cool for 10 minutes then slide it on to a baking tray and brush the top with 1 tablespoon warmed honey - or redcurrant jelly if you prefer.

8. 8

   Whisk the egg whites and the remaining 1 oz sugar to make a glossy meringue mixture.

9. 9

   Swirl this over the top of the cake and bake at 325 F (160 C) gas mark 3 for about 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve the cake when it is cold.