Rock Cakes Recipe By :NSW Public School Cookery Teachers Association Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups self raising flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1/2

Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. Grease a large baking sheet. Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice together in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into small chunks and rub it into the flour until it has the consistency of large crumbs. Stir in the sugar and dried fruit. Beat the egg and milk

Rock Cakes A staple at English boarding schools, these individual cakes are served with afternoon tea. They don't keep well; after a day they take on the characteristics of "rocks".

The name describes the appearance of the cakes, not the texture!! A soft spongy centre with a crusty texture outside. I loved making these as a child, and loved eating them too!!

I'm posting these for a request. My mum used to make them, but I've never made them-only eaten them! The directions say a "quick oven". I can only guess what THAT means

Rock Cakes recipe from GroupRecipes.com. This is another Aussie basic. They are a great afternoon treat and aren't