TEISEN MEL (TRADITIONAL WELSH HONEYCAKE)
Make and share this Teisen Mel (Traditional Welsh Honeycake) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amis227
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sieve the flour, baking powderand spice into a bowl.
- Lightly grease a tin pie plate measuring about 8-1/2-inches across the top.
- Cream the butter with 3 oz sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the egg yolks then the 1/4 lb honey, gradually.
- Gently mix in the flour, then the milk.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared tin, mounding it slightly in the center.
- Bake at 400 F (200 C) gas mark 6 for about half an hour.
- Let the cake rest in its tin for 2 minutes before turning it out on to a wire rack.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes then slide it onto a baking tray and brush the top with 1 tablespoon warmed honey - or red currant jelly if you prefer.
- Whisk the egg whites and the remaining 1 oz sugar to make a glossy meringue mixture. Swirl this over the top of the cake and bake at 325 F (160 C) gas mark 3 for about 20 minutes.
- Serve the cake when it is cold.
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Candice Keyes
[email protected]Loved the addition of citrus zest in this recipe. It really brightened up the flavor of the cake.
Nonjabulo Dlaminih
[email protected]This Teisen Mel was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a bit more honey next time.
Sk Sk
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Govind Mahato
[email protected]This honeycake is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It's a real crowd-pleaser!
Naasir Lio
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! Will definitely be making this again.
Joseph Quinn
[email protected]This cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! I love the sticky honey glaze on top.
Lx Shahen
[email protected]Not a fan of the mixed spice in this recipe. I think it would be better with just cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bryce Hodges
[email protected]This Teisen Mel was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on. I'll try using a bit less flour next time.
Thabang Onyx Mabale
[email protected]I love the way the honey and spices complement each other in this cake. It's a perfect treat for afternoon tea or as a dessert.
Ali Traboulsi
[email protected]This honeycake is a keeper! It's easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and has a delicious, old-fashioned flavor.
Hm sumon Islam
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly! The Teisen Mel was moist, dense, and had a wonderful honey flavor.
Moha Matalino
[email protected]This traditional Welsh honeycake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors of honey, mixed spice, and citrus zest blended perfectly, resulting in a moist, flavorful cake that was a hit with my family and friends.