Rice Grain Cake (Wales)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Traditional Rice Grain Cake recipe from Wales

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 10 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

15g

Fat

15g

Rice Grain Cake is a traditional Welsh dessert that is also known as Bara Brith. It is made using simple ingredients like rice, flour, nutmeg, and butter. The dessert has been enjoyed in Wales for centuries and is often served during special occasions like weddings and Christmas. The cake has a light, fluffy texture and a subtle sweetness which comes from the sugar and nutmeg. It can be served warm or cold and is often paired with a cup of tea. Rice Grain Cake is considered a comfort food in Wales and has been passed down through generations of families.

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice in cold water. Place in a pan with 1 1/2 cups cold salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
2.	Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.	Sift the flour, nutmeg and baking powder into a bowl.
4.	Beat the butter until soft, add the sugar gradually and continue to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
5.	Beat in the eggs a little at a time, then fold in half the flour mixture.
6.	Fold in the cooked rice and milk, then gently fold in the remaining flour mixture.
7.	Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the surface with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
8.	Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

PROS

Rice Grain Cake is a unique dessert that is easy to make and uses simple ingredients.
It has a light, fluffy texture and is not too sweet, making it suitable for all taste preferences.

CONS

This dessert is not gluten-free and may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

It is also high in carbohydrates due to the rice and flour used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The rice used in this recipe is a good source of carbohydrates and provides energy to the body. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as niacin, vitamin D, calcium and fiber.
The nutmeg in the recipe is a natural anti-inflammatory and may help with digestion.

	3/4 cup short-grain rice
	2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	3/4 cup unsalted butter
	1/2 cup granulated sugar
	4 large eggs , beaten
	4 tablespoons whole milk