Maid Of Honour Cake Recipe
Maid Of Honour Cake Recipe is a traditional British dessert featuring delicate puff pastry shells filled with a sweet almond batter. Light and flavorful, these small cakes are perfect for tea time or special occasions. The recipe combines simple ingredients like ground almonds, eggs, and lemon zest, resulting in a delicious and elegant treat enjoyed by many.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Grater (for lemon zest)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Muffin tray or baking sheet (to hold puff pastry shells)
- Spatula or spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
- 4 oz butter melted
- 2 oz ground almonds almond meal
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 100 g self-raising flour about ¾ cup
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Confectioners’ powdered sugar, for dusting
- 24 small round puff pastry shells 1 to 2 inches in diameter, baked or pre-made
Instructions
Step 1: Get The Oven Ready
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the puff pastry shells on a baking sheet or pop them into a muffin tin this helps them hold their shape while baking.
Step 2: Soften The Breadcrumbs
- Warm up the whole milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it’s just warm, not boiling. Stir in the breadcrumbs and let them sit for about 5 minutes so they soak up the milk.
Step 3: Make The Almond Filling
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, ground almonds, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest. Whisk it all until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Bring It All Together
- Add the milk and breadcrumb mixture to the almond mixture, stirring it in well. Then sift in the self-raising flour and baking powder, folding everything gently until you have a smooth batter.
Step 5: Fill The Pastry Shells
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of batter into each puff pastry shell, filling them almost to the top without spilling over.
Step 6: Bake And Serve
- Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes until they’re golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.