Teisen lap, Welsh moist cake
A soft, buttery, lightly spiced fruit cake that stays beautifully moist for days.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.16 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease and line a 20 cm square cake tin.
- 2
Rub the butter into the flour and mixed spice with your fingers until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- 3
Stir in the sugar and sultanas.
- 4
Beat the egg into the milk, then mix into the dry ingredients to make a soft dropping batter.
- 5
Spoon into the tin and level the top. Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
40 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then cut into squares. Dust with a little sugar if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.