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Teisen Mel (traditional Welsh Honeycake) Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Sieve the flour, baking powderand spice into a bowl.
Step #2 Lightly grease a tin pie plate measuring about 8-1/2-inches across the top.
Step #3 Cream the butter with 3 oz sugar until creamy & light.
Step #4 Add the egg yolks then the 1/4 lb honey, slowly.
Step #5 Gently mix in the flour, then the milk.
Step #6 Spread the mixture in the prepared tin, mounding it slightly in the center.
Step #7 Bake at 400F F (200 C) gas mark 6 for about half an hr.
Step #8 Let the cake rest in its tin for 2 mins before turning it out on to a wire rack.
Step #9 Let it cool for 10 mins then slide it onto a baking tray & brush the top this with 1 tbsp warmed honey - or red currant jelly if you prefer.
Step #10 Whisk the egg whites & the remaining 1 oz sugar to make a glossy meringue mixture.
Step #11 Swirl this over the top of the cake & bake this at 325F F (160 C) gas mark 3 for about 20 mins.
Step #12 Serve the cake when it is cold.
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