Eccles Cakes TRADITIONAL ENGLISH pastry ECCLES

Eccles cakes are a traditional English pastry named after the town of Eccles, which is now part of the City of Salford, Greater Manchester. They are made from flaky pastry filled with currants, mixed peel, and a spice mixture, often featuring nutmeg and cinnamon. The cakes are typically round, slightly flattened, and have a characteristic sugary topping.
The history of Eccles cakes can be traced back to the 18th century. The exact origins of the recipe are a matter of some debate, but it is widely believed that they were first sold commercially by James Birch in 1793 from his shop on the corner of Vicarage Road and St Mary's Road in Eccles. The popularity of Eccles cakes quickly spread, and they became a well-known treat across England.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Eccles cakes remained popular as a homemade treat and commercially produced item. They have maintained a loyal following despite changes in baking trends and tastes. The cakes are closely associated with Lancashire and the Greater Manchester area but are enjoyed all over the UK and have even gained popularity in other countries.
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Ingredients
Ready-made puff pastry - cut to 12-cm or 5-inch squares
200g currants
50g mixed candied peel, finely chopped
100g light brown sugar - optional
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp water
1 small egg white (beaten for glazing)
Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Mixed spice
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp coriander
oven to 380°F (190°C) 15 mins
Air fryer 360°F (180°C) 15 mins
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[@mariebrewer4016]

I have been sick with the flu for several days, and this is the only food that has looked good to eat. Thanks for lifting my spirits & appetite. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Hope you are feeling better. Best, Rik

[@mirandamom1346]

I’m a big fan of readymade puff pastry. Everyone thinks I’m a much better baker than I actually am when I use it 😂!

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, ready made all the time. Its never cold enough to make it here. Shortcrust no probs. Best, Rik

[@Red--Bace2137]

Lol. Too funnee

[@evocationart8370]

Love love love Eccles cakes❤

[@BackyardChef]

Me too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@spex357]

One of my favourite things in life.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes. I had every week . Best, Rik

[@annereidy7981]

Love them, thanks for the recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

You are welcome. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

[@tydanum]

Love these I will make them this afternoon, love your baking and cooking 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Lets keep to the no nonsense cooking. Best, Rik

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

I love Eccles cakes (they don’t love me quite so much - but I can eat them in moderation) it never occurred to me that making them was so simple! Thanks, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

This is a real easy way to make them using shop bought pastry. Quick and relatively inexpensive. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lizwilson5789]

Yes good ol Eccles cakes, indeed stood the testament of time; my late Father from NorthEast UK but lived & worked in South Yorkshire absolutely loved them! they look simply delicious, going to make some… am just doing my Trifle this afternoon after following your yummy Maderia cake recipe!! All wonderfully nostalgic delicious deserts, thank you Rik, your little AirFryer seems amazing! 👏👏🌟🥧🥧☕️😋😋🧑‍🍳🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

[@lindaharvey5696]

Another good recipe , love Eccles cakes ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you 😋Best, Rik

[@pamgeorge8523]

Absolutely delicious my husband made them.

[@slaneyside]

i used to hate eccles cakes when i was younger now ❤ 🤌and love the history you give of these recipes.

[@BackyardChef]

They are great with a cup of tea. thank you. Best, Rik

[@jeanbrooks1815]

Another one of my favourites. Keep them coming

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TheR1U2T3H4]

Aww mate, I discovered your channel a week ago. I'm from Cheshire, lived in both West and North Yorkshire. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and the best memories of my childhood diet. I'm healthy, active, not obese. Good job lad xx

[@BackyardChef]

Ta very much. Thank you nice to have you here. Best, Rik

[@susanzapletal5299]

So marvellous! Thank you so much. Eccles cakes are one of my favourite treats and I cannot wait to make them.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Redeemedbygrace-t5l]

Oh, my word, what are you doing to me ? Absolutely love these

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. So easy to do at home too! Best, Rik

[@dd7521]

I'll be getting chunky at this rate 😆, wonderful irresistible recipes!

[@BackyardChef]

Nowt wrong wi chunky - shows you are living and alive. Best, Rik@@dd7521

[@annettefournier9655]

Yum 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, nice! Easy too. Best, Rik

[@Patricia-ic4ee]

Thank you they looks appetising yummy

[@BackyardChef]

They are! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dimmium9761]

Amazing!!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Easy one. Best, Rik

[@lindafletcher1628]

When I was a child, in the 50s 60s there used to be a baker in Hamilton Ontario Canada who sold Eccles Cakes and my mom would buy me one with my tea after shopping on a Friday nite. Such good memories

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you for sharing your memories. Best, Rik

[@chrismoore2928]

Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

You're welcome! Best, Rik

[@SandraDent-lf4xy]

They look lovely Rik. I love eccles cakes, i usually get a couple from M&S from the bakery counter. I also like Chorley cakes

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I like Chorley cakes too. Best, Rik

[@lancpudn]

Hello Rick, I love me some Eccles cakes or dead fly cakes when we were kids called then back in the day. I shall be making some of these beauties for sure, I made some lardy cakes from your recipe t'other week & that mixed spice smell takes you straight back to your childhood. Thanks for these videos.

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome. Its a proper British mixed spice. You know when I was making these I did have dead fly in my mind all the time. Its a wonder I didn't say it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@markburd8541]

I had good laugh when I read your post! It seems universal the names for things kids come up with.

[@patriciaoxenbridge6469]

Love and miss these. So grateful for recipe

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Give them a go, easy recipe with shop bought pastry. Best, Rik

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

I come from Cadishead which is just a few miles from Eccles. Eccles cakes were favourite treat which are not always readily available in Australia. Eccles is still a town separate from Salford.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you for sharing. A small part of the borough was transferred in 1961 to the County Borough of Salford. In 1974 the borough was abolished and its area transferred to Greater Manchester to form part of the City of Salford. The Eccles area incorporates the wards of Barton, Winton, and Eccles. So as I understand it Eccles is incorporated into Salford. However I might have read it all wrong. Best, Rik

[@enkisdaughter4795]

It is! Paternal line comes from Patricroft😊

[@enkisdaughter4795]

@@BackyardChefIt has previously been known as The Salford Hundred, which pre-dated Domesday. Used to read my Grandmother’s Salford City Reporter back in the 1960s.

[@jamesoweaste]

Sorry love but Eccles and Cadishead are part of the City of Salford. Eccles Cakes are still delicious though.

[@Eccles_History]

You moved from Irlam way? I enjoy the cakes myself now and then. I microwave them for a minute lol.

[@diane9501]

Well Rik i tried these today, i used mixed fruit and orange extract as that is all i had in. I also topped them with golden granulated instead of white as i have a glut of it. I have tried many times to get the perfect eccles cake and your recipe is definitely the best. Will be doing these regular from now on, thank you once again

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Good changes too! Thanks, Rik

[@pamelacourtney8998]

Yummy. Thank you so much for all the recipes. My DNA is english, scottish, Irish and welch. And I'm enjoying all of these. Blessings to all ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@nancya.nelson5810]

Your recipes are such fun. Its like traveling around Britain one recipe at a time. I like traditionalBritish food!

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Yes Britain has some great food that has influenced other dishes around the world. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tonyg5597]

Similarly, my mum use to buy these but we called them Banbury's (although I think they are also known as Eccles Cakes)....brings backs memories and they look so easy to make I am very tempted to make some of my own....binge watching your videos by the way, and living in Australia some of your recipes are known most are new to me...enjoying every minutes of it

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have always wondered how these are made but never tasted them. So easy! Now I will have to give them a try. Have a good day.😊

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Songwriter376]

Just made these here in NJ, USA and love them! Yum! Made my puff pastry too. Thanks for the post.

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Thanks for sharing. Love to NJ. Best, Rik

[@isnamthere4690]

Thank you for another great recipe. Would love to be there and sharing a pastry and cup o tea with you.

[@BackyardChef]

That sounds like a plan. I will put the kettle on. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CountBasie56]

Many thanks Rik for this recipe, I will make some right away! Back in the day we used to call Eccles cakes "fly's graveyards". Total respect from West Australia mate!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Yes, fly pies were another. Love to Australia. Best, Rik

[@kirsiselei8703]

Oh my❤. I looked this with my mom and we loved this❤ thx for the recipe🌹

[@BackyardChef]

This is an easy one - hope you and your mum enjoy in Finland. All the best to you both. Rik

[@wildwine6400]

Nice! These are from not far from me. You see them often on market stalls. The alternative to these is the Chorley Cake, from nearby Chorley. Similar concept with different pastry

[@BackyardChef]

Tes, thak you. The Chorley cakes are scheduled. If you know of anymore regional dishes let me know. Suggestions are welcome. Best, Rik

[@Tori1401]

I can't wait to try and make these! Thank you😍

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Easy these with bought pasty. Best, Rik

[@JaneB67]

I'm from Greater Manchester, now live in the South West. What a great recipe... I absolutely love a good Eccles cake. I've never made them, you've inspired me to give them a go Rik, thankyou. I really look forward to all your recipes. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

You are very welcome, I hope you do. Easy recipe. Best, Rik

[@nancyrosario198]

Good Evening from the USA, thank you for showing me things I have never seen before. I will be trying them soon

[@BackyardChef]

Good evening. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@valerieslater-t1v]

Love those beautiful Eccles Cakes, I came from Stretford nearby to Salford and we got these as children too....great memories Rik eh ?

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderful. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@saundersd1962]

Thanks chef. Gave this recipe a go and it turned out brilliant. Produced 12 superb Eccles cakes and needed two packs of ready rolled puff pastry. They are far superior to the pale, dry efforts with little content often sold in bakers today

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

[@chrismarcotte4241]

I made homemade mincemeat heavy on the brandy for Christmas. Have some left in the freezer and will definitely fill these soon!! Thanks for the recipe

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. I've got a couple of jars left here. Will make something with them. Best, Rik

[@MLife1972]

This worked amazingly well! Very easy to follow and the puff pastry sheets are perfectly sized to cut into four pieces just like your video. I stuck with cinnamon and grated nutmeg because I don't like cloves.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@diane9501]

They look sooooo good Rik, just love all your recipes. I just can't tey these yet as had a few teeth removed today due to health issues, but it 😅is definitely one for later. Thank you Rik 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Good luck to you. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ivormectin.3046]

My favorite...

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely. Best, Rik

[@Red--Bace2137]

All your recipes look delish.

[@BackyardChef]

Thak you. Best, Rik

[@downaphamears7642]

I ate it for the first time. I had to find out how to make it. It was so delicious after work.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@j.e.m.7182]

I made this recipe yesterday by combining a recipe from one of my old-fashioned cookbooks and yours of course and it was lovely. They were literally gone within minutes 😂. The recipe only used ½ cup chopped nuts, ½ cup chopped raisins, and 8 tbsp strawberry jam. I combined these ingredients and added in an apple pie spice mix I made a couple of months ago as well as about 75g brown sugar. Coupled with your shortcrust pastry, it couldn't get any better than that!!

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! Amazing. You have made my day. Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

[@j.e.m.7182]

@@BackyardChef And thank you for making mine! I love your channel, Rik and I can't wait to see more recipes from you. Have a great day 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik@@j.e.m.7182

[@anthonyg4671]

Very much like the Banbury cake , that’s been around since the 1500s I think. Anyhow they are both very nice with a cupper.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, agreed! Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

I used to make them occasionally, but this is a much quicker method and that bought pastry looks amazing. If I make them again, some time, I'll buy the pastry and won't bother melting butter to mix into the fruit and sugar. Delicious Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. This is a doddle. Stick some fruit in the bought pastry, egg white, sugar , bake - I love easy recipes. Best, Rik

[@lauraellen189]

I love currants and these seem so easy to make! I looked up the oven on Amazon and it has great reviews. I think I need one! 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Yes check the link I have if it helps. I love it and I have linked it in the description for others. I have been asked so many times about it. Best, Rik

[@VHogg5432]

Absolutely lovely. Are you going to make some Chorley cakes as well?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I will. Best, Rik

[@scrane5500]

Looks great! Going to try this eggless as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the choline and lead in eggs. Thanks so much for sharing

[@BackyardChef]

Good luck. Best, Rik

[@HoLa_SeNoRiTaS]

I love Eccles cakes but my mind immediately goes to Good Omens season two whenever I see them 😂

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Not changing a thing...I bet these would be good with just a smidgen of Stilton or Feta in there with that fruit. I have never heard of these...another good one, thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

A nice chunk of Lancashire cheese, yum. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@timh1907]

Magic!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@judithhopes151]

I have wanted tnis recipe for ages

[@BackyardChef]

There you go, give it a try. Best, Rik

[@johnhankinson1929]

Thanks Rick ,

[@BackyardChef]

You are welcome. Best, Rik

[@kerryh3918]

I sorta cheated Rik & used some lovely home made Christmas fruit mince…..wow they were delicious & I can’t wait to try your way now too. Thank you for the great videos & ideas

[@BackyardChef]

No worries taste and adjust, nowt wrong in cheating if the result is what you like. Good job! Best, Rik

[@janegreen9340]

Now I know what him indoors would like as a birthday treat.

[@BackyardChef]

What a great plan. easy and cheap too! Good luck. Best, Rik

[@777daf]

Beautiful rikk bought the oven today 👍🏼

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Sounds like some cooking coming along. Good luck. Its a great oven. Best, Rik

[@TuckerSP2011]

These look delicious! I have to look and see if they sell mixed peel around here. The recipe is so quick and I am very impressed with the oven. It does seem like it can do it all. Have you tried the rotisserie?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I do have a video on here with chicken tikka. The oven is a good little unit. As all ovens keep up with the cleaning inside its impressive. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@markjones1337]

Eccles is still a place in the City of Salford Council Borough. I grew up just the side of the Manchester Ship Canal. Last summer I traversed the Barton Swing Bridge on my Narrowboat over the Manchester Ship Canal. Really good industrial history around those parts.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Best, Rik

[@douglasolsen1208]

I recognized the Eccles Cakes name from a book series I enjoy. It is The Aubrey-Maturin series of Royal Navy stories from the Napoleonic Era, by Patrick O’Brien. O’Brien spends about as many words on what the Royal Navy was eating as he does on the naval battles! Eccles Cakes are a frequent table offering in the series. Anyway, now I know what they are and I am looking forward to preparing and eating them myself. Thank you, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

You are very welcome. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

M&S all butter puff pastry is the best one ever Rik 👍

[@janicegame2372]

Thank you so much it will save me making it I will stock up in freezer, oh bless you!

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

You are very welcome. Best, Rik

[@virginiatruyens1687]

Great! They look yummy! I always wondered what they were when Lionel ate them as I watched As Time Goes By. They don’t exist here in North America.

[@BackyardChef]

They do now! Hope you make some. Best, Rik

[@philipashley9723]

You can buy eccles cakes through the internet, in America, from import warehouses. I've bought them a couple of times though, they are expensive for the quantity and size, usually about $6+ for 4 small ones. Then, there is the added cost of shipping. I'm English, lived in the US for over 40 years. I made them once, but had problems trying to close them, too much filling and too small pieces of pastry. I'll try this method, shown, looks much simpler.

[@mrdanforth3744]

Here in small town Ontario Canada the bakeries used to sell Eccles cakes, also Empire cookies, fern cakes, and many other old fashioned treats.

[@lizhannah8412]

They look amazing. I must admit that I have a sweet tooth. Another must try.

[@BackyardChef]

Nice these, Liz. Easy too using bought pastry - very quick. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cajsheen2594]

Banbury cakes! I love those too! Lots of folk think they are the same as Eccles, come on Cookie, educate us! ❤ XXX

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@elizabethjeffery6380]

Hi Rick. I really enjoy all your features and variety of food. Have you written a book of you receipes, it would be useful to have your ingredients list to hand. Keep up the good work thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea! One day. Best, Rik

[@scallopohare9431]

Paid a pretty penny for these on-line! Now, I can make them myself. Thank you. Edit. I would never thought to put coriander in the spice mix. Nice touch!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Yes coriander is a fantastic addition. You will be suprised how my spice mix works. I have a tub full use it all the time. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

[@maureen1506]

I’m going to make these tomorrow can you also do Chorley cakes please Rik, thank you 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Hi, Maureen scheduled already. Thanks for the suggestion, they are welcomed here. Best, Rik

[@AdoptAGreyhound59]

That's today's baking sorted for me. I'll be making these in the Hysap later today. 😀

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy them. Best, Rik

[@robinwillis5215]

I exchanged the water for Jack Daniels whisky and soaked the fruit over night. There were bloody fantastic.

[@BackyardChef]

What an exchange, top drawer! Best, Rik

[@juliegeorge8533]

I like the way your mind works! lol! Just bought Darling some nice whisky today, so will have to try this!

[@sharonnorvell3397]

Yum😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you, Best, Rik

[@caitlinstephen408]

Thanks for this video Rik. These biscuits are like little fruit pillows - 😋

[@BackyardChef]

They are! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Songwriter376]

Just made these here in NJ, USA and love them! Yum! Thanks for the post.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik@@Songwriter376

[@Eccles_History]

In Eccles there is a round plaque. The type you see on historic buildings. The plaque is commemorating the original shop where the cakes used to be made.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AvaT42]

🇨🇦 Interesting I find you making these!! I just bought some from my British shop. I loved them but are expensive as $7.49 Cdn for a pkg of four and are small.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@victorkroud3642]

This looks great. I just ordered currents, can’t buy them locally. I’ll probably mix them with white raisins as they are a bit pricey. And I researched making candied citrus peal. By the time the currents arrive the citrus peal will be ready. Looking forward to trying this!

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds like a plan. Use black raisins they will do. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@moochymooo]

My late hubby came from near Manchester and these were his favourite. I don't have a sweet tooth but these were easy to make for him. Another favourite was Oven Bottom Buns. We never did find a recipe that was easy to decrease for a family but did my best adjusting from memory, a King Arthur Flour one. In our hunt on the net, we connected with a lot of poms from his area, Oldham and had them hanging out for some and looking for the recipe 😂 The ones I did bake didn't resemble the ones hubby used to buy for a halfpenny, but they weren't too bad. Wonder if you or any of your subbys remember these?

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you for sharing. I have a recipe and I will make. We are talking about the same - its a bread. Or do you have a different recipe? Best, Rik

[@moochymooo]

Awesome, cheers Rik😃. Sorry, I got the name a bit wrong - Oven Bottom 'Muffins' they're called. Yes, it's a type of bread. We can buy bread flour here but from our research a few years ago, it's not the quality of King Arthur flour.

[@BackyardChef]

Don't worry I have an easy recipe to make these. Best, Rik@@moochymooo

[@paulcampbell6316]

That's uncanny, I was just wondering if you had done Eccles Cakes . I also thought about English Tea Cakes. But I'll be making these Eccles Cakes. Thx Rik.🇬🇧

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Paul these a really straightforward with bought pasty. Best, Rik

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

This is one of my faves. Do you have a recipe for Lardy cakes, the one I have isn't right.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, its on the channel. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sadrahman3242]

A friend of mine from the North of England, and she spent a long weekend with me. he brought down with her, a homemade Yorkshire Parkin, which tasted great ! any chance knocking one up on your channel, as I forgot to ask her for the recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6C5l5irjrd3pK8 knocked up. Best, Rik

[@frankyw8803]

My ex MIL , brought me some from M+S in Cheltenham and that brought me here 🙂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@vanessamoyes6243]

Have you tried the Scottish version of these.. Ecclefechan tart... omg..absolutely yummy

[@BackyardChef]

Great suggestion. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@vanessamoyes6243]

@@BackyardChef I made them for Christmas..one large one and small ones..didn't stay in the tub for long lol

[@ThePurplesquish]

They look really good. What's the difference between an Eccles Cake and a Chorley Cake? I've always wondered. I know I prefer Eccles.

[@BackyardChef]

Good question! Both cakes are traditional English pastries featuring currants, Eccles cakes are known for their sweet, spiced filling and flaky pastry, whereas Chorley cakes are less sweet, more biscuit-like, and typically served with butter or cheese. Best, Rik

[@glitterbut7845]

👍👍💖💖💖💖

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janegardener1662]

Those look gorgeous! Any plans for home-made digestive biscuits? I really miss those.

[@BackyardChef]

I will have a look into that. I have a couple of requests. Best, Rik

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

Are you in the US?

[@BackyardChef]

No. I live in Asia.@@JanetBrown-px2jn

[@rightbynamerightbynature4198]

Made these last night, only 3 left 😊❤

[@BackyardChef]

Good job. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@muncgrl]

Here in the U.S., it is difficult to get currents, what would be an acceptable substitute for them?

[@BackyardChef]

Raisins - work perfectly. Best, Rik

[@Sandywarhol645]

Fingers crossed my son will say yes to making these when I show him the video. Our uncle’s from Manchester… he’s a bit fruity too 😂

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds like a plan. Good luck. This is a real easy recipe with shop bought pastry. Best, Rik

[@ganymede12283]

The Eccles Cake taste reminds me of Philippine's Piaya.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Gemdealer55]

They don’t really seem that much different from mince pies do they? I’ll definitely try this and put some brandy in too :)

[@BackyardChef]

Yes you are right. Good addition though. Best, Rik

[@derricksmith5123]

Off to the Kitchen to give them a go

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds like a plan. Best, Rik

[@Curlyblonde]

Instead of water being added to the fruit mix, one could accidently knock over a nearby rum or brandy bottle into the bowl for an interesting splash 💦 to the flavor of the fruit mix. Oops, did I do that??!! I tend to find the amount of spices like cinnamon recommended in a recipe too conservative and will bump up the amount a little, e.g. 1/2 tsp. to a full teaspoon. I love cinnamon in baking and fillings and it actually lowers your B/P, so you can't have enough of a natural good thing for your health. Something new I learned today how easy these are to make. I'm surprised the neighbors aren't knocking at your door for a visit smelling the baking aroma coming from your residence!

[@BackyardChef]

Never mind the accident - tip the rum or brandy in. Always a great flavour a little like Christmas. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@fizzyridertoo]

Thanks Rik. You promised these and delivered. I have a suggestion for them, which I picked up from a video from the Real Lancashire factory where they make these commercially. They use muffin tins to load up the filling, putting the pastry square on top then pressing the filling down on top before sealing the package. I tried it and it works really well.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for the idea! Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

[@francocarrieri1988]

So simple, so good. Keep the sugar down and they're damned healthy.

[@BackyardChef]

Yess, yes, yes. Don't include the sugar inside just fruit. Amazing just the same. Best, Rik

[@ianlivsey7200]

Don't know why Rik, but there's a massive chunk of this vid with no sound at all on. I've gone back a few times, but it's still the same. Has anybody else had this problem?

[@BackyardChef]

Wow! will have a look at that! Thanks for the heads-up! Best, Rik

[@Eccles_History]

🤜

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mariannewilliams845]

Ahhhh, Jennifer Eccles, by Manchester group The Hollies 1968ish. Who else is singing the song 🎵 🎶 😊 ?????

[@BackyardChef]

I can hear you. Best, Rik

[@thelmabrindley2369]

I make Eccles cakes but don't use mixed peel as I am not a fan. They are a very tasty treat though

[@BackyardChef]

Yes always taste and adjust. Best, Rik

[@sunindragupta9236]

I need to buy some puff pastry

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cherrylee1103]

I made some candied orange the other day. now I know what with it.

[@BackyardChef]

I love candied orange and lemon. Always have it on hand. I chuck it in many things. I'm just dehydrating 10 trays of cherry tomatoes to make sun dried tomatoes in olive oil. Sounds like you make quite a lot of things. Best, Rik