Cacen Llaeth Enwyn (Welsh Buttermilk Cake)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Cacen Llaeth Enwyn (Welsh Buttermilk Cake) recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

397

Sugar

32g

Fat

16g

Cacen Llaeth Enwyn, which translates to 'Welsh Buttermilk Cake', is a traditional Welsh cake that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a simple yet delicious cake made with flour, baking powder, butter, brown sugar, dried fruit, and buttermilk. The cake has a moist texture and a sweet flavor that makes it perfect for breakfast or as a dessert. This recipe is easy to make and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences. Cacen Llaeth Enwyn is a great way to use up leftover dried fruit, and it's a lovely treat to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Mix together the flour and baking powder in a large bowl.
3.	Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4.	Stir the brown sugar, dried fruit, and candied orange peel into the mixture.
5.	Gradually stir in the buttermilk until the mixture forms a soft dough.
6.	Spoon the dough into a greased 8-inch cake tin and smooth the surface.
7.	Bake for 60-70 minutes until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

Cacen Llaeth Enwyn is a delicious traditional Welsh cake with a moist crumb and a sweet flavor.

It’s a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.

This recipe is easy to make and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences.

CONS

This cake is quite rich and high in calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s also quite heavy, so it may not suit everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cacen Llaeth Enwyn contains dried fruit, which is a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
The buttermilk in this recipe also adds calcium and probiotics to the cake, which can improve digestive health.

	8 ounces flour
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	4 ounces butter
	4 ounces brown sugar
	8 ounces dried fruit , mixed
	1 tablespoon orange peel , candied
	1/4 pint buttermilk