Discover a delectable twist on a traditional favourite with our Easy Vegan Welsh Cakes Recipe. Indulge in these mouthwatering treats that are cruelty-free, bursting with flavour, and simple to make. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while honouring your dietary choices. Get ready to savour the heavenly taste of these plant-based delights!
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You may or may not know, but I live in Wales, and have proudly lived here for over 20 years. There are so many things that I love about Wales, the country is beautiful, the people are lovely and the Welsh national spirit is second to none. Welshcakes are a traditional Welsh teatime treat, perfect served with a cup of tea. It is next to impossible to find vegan welsh cakes in the shops, so I altered a recipe and they taste mighty fine, if I do say so myself! So no missing out on welsh cakes this St David's Day and you can add this vegan welsh cake recipe to your spread of vegan welsh food to celebrate this national day.
Welsh cakes history
Welsh cakes, also known as "picau ar y maen" in Welsh, are traditional griddle cakes that originated in Wales. These delightful treats have a rich history dating back centuries and were initially popularised as a convenient and portable snack for Welsh miners and travellers.
St David's Day in Wales
Every year we celebrate St David's Day (St David is the patron Saint of Wales) and it is a BIG deal. The children take part in a week long Eistedfodd at school where they compete in various categories, music, writing, and baking. So every year parents across Wales are getting competitive and trying to produce the best welsh cakes so their child will get a certificate! Over the course of the years I have practiced my welsh cake recipe and have it down to a fine art now, and I am pleased to have cracked a vegan welsh cakes recipe that tastes just as good as the original.
Welsh Cake Variants
Traditionally welsh cakes are made with sultanas or raisins but you can always make modern version. You could try vegan white chocolate and cranberry or vegan chocolate chip. I must admit that the chocolate chip versions are my favourite. You can also flavour the sugar that you use to coat the cooked welsh cakes. Cinnamon sugar works well with chocolate chip but you could also try vanilla sugar.
As it is this recipe is dairy free, egg free, soya free and nut free so is great for a variety of dietary requirements and allergies. You can try using gluten free flour if you want them to be gluten free - I haven't tried it myself so if you do, leave me a comment to let me know how you got on.
How To Cook Welsh Cakes
The hardest part of making welsh cakes is cooking them. Ideally you would have a welsh bakestone passed onto you from your welsh grandmother, but failing that you can always buy one if you are serious about your welsh cake game. * This one has great reviews. I don't actually use a bakestone, I just use a wide non stick pan or a griddle pan, and brush it with a little butter. You need to have it on a medium heat so that the outside of the welsh cakes browns nicely but they cook long enough to be cooked through to the middle. If you have the temperature too high they will burn on the outside and will be raw in the middle.
Ingredients
- self raising flour
- caster sugar
- non dairy milk
- sultanas
- vegan butter (cold from the fridge)
- mixed spice
For exact quantities see the recipe card below.
Instructions for how to make Welsh cakes
- Rub together the vegan butter and flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. For the best results the butter should be cold from the fridge.
- Stir through the caster sugar, spices and raisins.
- Add the milk a tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
- Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to ¾ cm thickness.
- Cut into circle shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Heat your pan and brush it with a little butter.
- Place the welsh cakes on the hot pan to cook. After a minute or two flip over. They should be golden brown. Cook on the other side until browned and cooked through to the middle.
- Sprinkle with sugar while still warm.
📖 Recipe
Easy Vegan Welsh Cakes Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 welsh cakes 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vegan welsh cakes recipe is perfect for St David's Day - or any day really! It is an easy adaptation of a traditional welsh cake recipe which tastes just as delicious - no one will know the difference!
Ingredients
- 225 g self raising flour
- 80 g caster sugar
- 5 Tablespoons non dairy milk
- 50 g sultanas
- 100 g vegan butter (cold from the fridge)
- ½ teaspoon mixed spice
- 50 g caster sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Rub together the vegan butter and flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. For the best results the butter should be cold from the fridge.
- Stir through the sugar, spices and raisins.
- Add the milk a tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
- Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to ¾ cm thickness.
- Cut into circle shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Heat your pan and brush it with a little butter.
- Place the welsh cakes on the hot pan to cook. After a minute or two flip over. They should be golden brown. Cook on the other side until browned and cooked through to the middle.
- Sprinkle with sugar while still warm.
Are traditional Welsh cakes vegan?
No, traditional Welsh cakes are not vegan. The classic recipe for Welsh cakes typically includes ingredients such as butter and eggs, which are of animal origin.
How long do welsh cakes keep for?
Welsh cakes are at their absolutely best served warm straight from the pan. They will keep for 3 days in an airtight container though.
Can you freeze welsh cakes?
You can freeze the dough to cook at a later date. Either freeze the dough in a ball stored in an airtight container or for better results, cut into welsh cake shapes and then freeze with layers of baking paper in between to stop them sticking to each other. Defrost in the refrigerator before baking as usual.
Can I make welsh cakes ahead of time?
Absolutely. Make the dough and wrap in plastic free wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days before cooking.
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