Welcome to a delightful recipe for Air Fryer Rock Cakes. These classic British treats are known for their slightly crumbly texture and are perfect for a tea-time snack or a quick dessert. Using an air fryer makes these cakes quick and easy to prepare. Follow this detailed guide to create delicious and traditional rock cakes in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients for the rock cakes.
For the Rock Cakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as currants, raisins, or mixed dried fruit)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Dough
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Mix well to combine.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Dried Fruit: Stir in the dried fruit until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.