Scottish Fern Cakes Recipe | Scottish Recipe Bakewell Tarts

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5 жыл бұрын

Hi folks,
I hope you’re having a great day so far! Welcome back to what’s for tea, and I hope I find you all well :)
Today I’m making traditional Scottish fern cakes. These are very similar to Bakewell tarts. A beautiful sweet sort crust pastry case…filled with a layer of strawberry jam, almond frangipani and topped with icing! Delicious :)
Traditionally you’d draw a little fern design on to the top of the icing (that’s where the name of the cake comes from) or half of a glace cherry would also work (this is best if you’re using cherry jam).
I’ve listed everything I used below…in case you want to give it a go for yourself.
Thanks for stopping by and until I see you next, take care x
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This will make 10 cakes
(Preheat your oven to- 200c/400f/Gas 6)
For the cases-
Plain/all purpose flour: 227g/ 2 cups (8oz)
A pinch of salt
Cold cubed unsalted butter: 115g/ 1 stick (4oz)
1 Tablespoon Sugar (I used caster sugar)
3-4 Tablespoons Ice cold water
For the filling-
Strawberry or cherry jam: 4-5 Tablespoons
Cubed, unsalted butter: 170g/ 3/4 cup (6oz)
Sugar (I used caster sugar) 170g/ 3/4 cup (6oz)
Ground almonds: 170g/ 3/4 cup (6oz)
2 Medium beaten eggs
1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
To decorate-
Icing sugar (or confectioners sugar) 85g/ 2/3 cup (3oz)
1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
3-5 Tablespoons water or milk
A little melted chocolate & a toothpick
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@tommoncrieff1154 3 жыл бұрын

These were in every baker when I was a child growing up in Scotland. I loved these - and the lurid yellow pineapple tarts!

@priscillajoseph765 Жыл бұрын

Really pretty Cheryl. Lovely treat at tea time. Thanks!

@lyndadermott9953 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I have been looking for a proper recipe for fern cakes for years. My Great Auntie used to make these for us! I miss those wee touches from Scotland. My mom is 90 and she doesn't remember the recipes anymore. Of course they didn't measure anything they just seemed to know how much by sight. They bring back so many childhood memories. We used to visit my spinster aunties in Dundee and they always made sure they had some fern cakes just for me. Ah I miss those days. Now I can pass on the traditions to my daughter in law.

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Same Linda :) I don't have any kids of my own....but My other halfs Daughter is a real foodie, which is nice :)

@priscillajoseph765 Жыл бұрын

Cheryl, that's a tasty tea time treats 😊💐

@allisonc2692 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl, these tarts are delicious! I made then last Christmas and had rave reviews. FYI to anyone making them the Frangipani is very generous. I only used half for my dozen cakes. It freezes perfectly. This year I am going to double the pastry and make 2 dozen! Family will be very happy. This is now a special treat for just at Christmastime. Thanks for sharing.

@davidcramb5793 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, they take me back to my childhood. Fern cakes, Fly Graveyards, Strawberry Tarts and Snowballs were all regulars in our house.

@user-pw2dq4lf2p Жыл бұрын

Yes, David! I loved all those as well. I used to love meringues, too, with the thick cream holding them together.

@evelinehowells1007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this delicious recipe. I just love all you recipe.

@helenross2389 Жыл бұрын

Hi wee lady just absolutely love all your weee videos brilliant xxx

@1904say 5 жыл бұрын

Love your Scottish recipes ! My family is from UK and I grew up eating a lot of Scottish food. (I live in Canada.. so I miss foods from my childhood ).

@lyndadermott9953 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada as well! My family is all scottish!

@margaretr5701 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@njsmkmmsthatsit3518 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow these look amazing I want to give these a try. My Irish Grandmother used to make the big, multi serve Bakewell Tart for us when we were very little. She would change the jam each time she made it. My favorite was sour cherry, lemon butter, Lime marmalade or apricot. We loved them so much and after my grandmother passed no one else could make them the same. This recipe might just be very similar, fingers crossed.

@itzAurora_Xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

Them jam fillings sound delicious

@sandraabbott4683 2 жыл бұрын

Love the look of your pans really good none stick

@jeynjohnstone5917 2 жыл бұрын

Ice them to look like flowers 💐 😍

@elizabethsykes4243 3 жыл бұрын

Your sweet shortcrust pastry looks super. Well demonstrated for folks who are a little afraid to try from scratch.

@LoriCiani 8 ай бұрын

I come back to this video time and time again whenever I feel nostalgic over the bakeries of my childhood in Glasgow. City Bakeries, Crawfords, the little independent on Dumbarton Road. All had their regular items and their specialist items. I always knew a valued family member was going to unexpectedly turn up for tea when my mum bought fancy cakes from a bakery. 😄

@blue-flower13 5 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Fern Cakes; they look wonderful !!

@lgfrades 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lovely recipe! 😍

@hutchisonsworld549 5 жыл бұрын

These look awesome , now I want one lol X

@emmamolyneux216 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, these look bloody gorgeous, definitely have to try these, great video! Xxx

@lisag5085 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered going on the Great British Baking Show? You would be awesome! I love that show!!

@sterlinggrigg1150 2 жыл бұрын

Love listening to you 😄

@RJ-zu2hr 5 жыл бұрын

Super organized Cheryl, these look delicious!

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

They really were Shelly :) Quite easy to make....they just take a bit of time x

@thefamilyseesaw2892 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting - these look delicious, will definitely give them a try next time I bake! x

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Hiya :) They're really very easy...only fiddly bit is the pasty cases....and it's a bit time consuming! But worth it in the end :)

@mandywilkinson3767 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl i made these and i loved them proper hit in my house now ,thanx luv x

@lynetteperry3559 4 жыл бұрын

I;m Australian and I am glad I stumbled on to you you cook real food love watching you

@teresahopemiller6560 4 жыл бұрын

Delightful. oh yes.I cant wait to try them.

@annrobinson5457 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thanks for another great video

@steemdup 5 жыл бұрын

Mmmm! Looks so delicious :) I love your baking videos - thank you!

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Thank *YOU* for watching :)

@lindamarshall7245 3 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU FOR YOUR CHANEL I LOVE IT 💘 BRILLIANT 👩‍🍳 AND JASPER IS SO CUTE 🐈 SCOTLAND IS YOUR LITTLE BIT OF HEVEN IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CONTRY WATCHING YOU ALWAYS LINDA X

@janiceblair9558 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recipe. I have only seen these cakes in the bakers, but I’m going to give them a go! Also thanks for your video of Dunure, I haven’t been there since I was a wee girl about 65 years ago!

@marie-theresehayes6875 5 ай бұрын

Love a fern cake

@sandramullen7804 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. I could just go that right now with a nice cup of tea ☕

@Beruthiel45 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, it's been a long time since I saw one of these, so good they are. Thank you! 😊

@jaytlamunch4459 5 жыл бұрын

They look delicious, I can't wait to make these Thank you, for another awesome recipe Cheryln, :-)

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe :) They were fab! They're quite easy to make...they just take a wee bit of time x

@albagubrath3755 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! My family is from Scotland (in Canada now) and I remember these as a kid, my grandmother would get them from a local Scottish bakery. I couldn't find an. Authentic tasting recipe until now. My ferns never turnout as pretty as yours

@lindamccaffrey9297 5 жыл бұрын

Tku, tku, tku!!! Looks sooo delish. Never made any kind of dough b/4, but mite give a try.. Luv listening to u and watching also. Hope u had wonderful day. Luv n best wishes to u n urs.

@suecastillo4056 5 жыл бұрын

YUM!!! My fav!!! Thanks SO much!!! Love you❤️Hi Jasper you lucky kitty!!😻‼️Blessings!!!😘😘😘

@robbiecrafter 5 жыл бұрын

These sound delicious! I will try them soon.

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

They really are Rob :) They take a little bit of time...but worth it in the end!

@80sLiving 3 жыл бұрын

Will be definitely be trying these, they look absolutely delicious, thanks Cheryl :o)

@helenbodell1649 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful video, can't wait to make these with my daughter!

@jackiegaarder4804 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome video of fearn cake's to make some for the holidays Scottish food etc.

@bettypierce8050 3 жыл бұрын

lovely

@galetimpone1712 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video. I plan to make these cakes and give as gifts for the holiday .

@lw7240 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job x

@rosieo6432 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful looking & delicious! Thumbs up! xx

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rosie :) x

@dreaming222 5 жыл бұрын

Looks Fabulous!!

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

They're such lovely wee cakes :) x

@arch1752 2 жыл бұрын

Look wonderful, thank you for the tutorial xxxxx

@garaughty 5 жыл бұрын

These look sooooooooo delicious and easy enough for even me to make... thx !!!

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

These are easy Marti :) Just a bit time consuming....but worth it in the end!

@msrhuby 3 жыл бұрын

frangipane - love it!

@bernardoperutti399 3 жыл бұрын

just amazing,thanks for share

@margaretstannard5586 5 жыл бұрын

How lovely 💕Nice one 👍XXXX

@iancameron1662 3 жыл бұрын

Love your brogue. My father was from dumbarton.i am 1st generation here in USA MICHIGAN.Forever Scotland

@CartB0X 5 жыл бұрын

Yum! Im saving thos for future use 😃😃😃

@donnaforsyth6818 3 жыл бұрын

Hi must try these. Love your recipes. We live in the canaries. My husband misses home SCOTTISH cooking So I watch for your recipes.

@mjrussell414 2 жыл бұрын

My mother in law loves these but they are hard to find. When I was just visiting friends in a city far from where I live, I stopped into the Scottish bakery there and bought her some, along with a few other goodies, but of course I forgot them when I left. So close! Then I thought, I’ll look up how to make them and I just knew What’s for Tea? would have a recipe and I know 100% it will work out, so I’ll have to give it a try to make up for my terrible blunder.

@lauralaughs114 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, its nearly 6 am and I'm in the mood to bake these but iv no almonds, defo on my shopping list for today, I hope I can bake these

@bdctrans70 3 жыл бұрын

I love these growing up. But my sons have a nut allergy, so I use vanilla flavor instead of the almond, and instead of the ground almonds, I substitute the almonds for coarse cornmeal. It has a similar texture, but it is safe for those who have nut allergies. Lovely video! Thank you!

@pattyfarghaly1821 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing I miss from UK. Bakewell Tarts and Fern Cakes.☹️☹️

@aussiegal9799 5 жыл бұрын

Yum 😋

@w11granny72 3 жыл бұрын

I had forgotten all about these. Been so long in London.

@suecastillo4056 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as you!!! Perfect!😘😘😘‼️

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

As always...thanks Sue :) Lovely to see you x

@mmanda515 3 жыл бұрын

Yum.... memories.... Thanks for sharing & enjoy every one of 'em! =p lol. Stay safe & be well.

@sharonparker7697 2 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious, I am a Ceylon Dutch Burgher and we make a similar cake called cheese cakes - no cheese in the recipe.

@halfanewfie2 4 жыл бұрын

I'm making these. They are perfect size. Wonderful not to have to make a big tart :)

@jamesgoacher2433 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why I watched this video because I don't like Bakewell Tarts. I suppose it's because I enjoy your delivery. But they did look nice, pity I don't like Almonds :-).

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Aw that's a shame James :) They're nice wee cakes....but thank you for watching anyway! x

@teresahopemiller6560 4 жыл бұрын

Would a substitute help? pecans or?

@lilyliz3071 4 жыл бұрын

Just use a plain sponge mix that's how the fern cakes I know of are made

@hutchisonsworld549 5 жыл бұрын

Yh I'm so gonna make these lol

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Please do Linda :) Let me know how your turn out x

@josmith4173 5 жыл бұрын

Omg nom nom nom 😋

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Lol :D x

@hectorbrown656 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I voted for fern cakes , or as we translate it to French , "les tartelette's aux fougère " nah fern cakes is so much better I will try this in the winter , as our temperature is 32 degrees today thank you so much for reminding me of my childhood . Maureen

@ImJustGoingToSay..... 5 жыл бұрын

I'm making these next week, have the ground almonds and almond extract in my Asda order 😂

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

Fab Maureen :) They're quite easy! Only fiddly bit is the pastry....let me know how your go x

@ImJustGoingToSay..... 5 жыл бұрын

@@WhatsForTea I will 😅

@tamthebam1000 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make tipsy cake please

@susyshepard320 4 жыл бұрын

Around Valentines Day instead of using chocolate on top and making a fern design I use a little red icing and use a toothpick to fashion a ❤ outline on top..Happy Valentine's Day.

@grahamfrear9270 2 жыл бұрын

this tart is a bakewell tart from bakewll in england a town in England its named after

@faridaaminy9734 Жыл бұрын

Do you think I can make this eggless? Btw they look incredible ❤

@judithboroniec9577 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada! Haven't had a Fern Tart for many years. Will be making them soon. Could you tell me could they be frozen before or after they are iced?

@WhatsForTea 4 жыл бұрын

Judith Boroniec Hi Judith 😊 I’m really not sure...I’ve never tried freezing them I’m afraid...but thanks for watching.

@sreyamathew327 4 жыл бұрын

Love the recipes but the amount of butter makes my heart skip a beat.😍

@robertlower6212 3 жыл бұрын

Butter makes it better!

@elviramemmedova9630 3 жыл бұрын

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@brianfromtheambar7944 2 жыл бұрын

RESULT!!!! These were a staple part of my childhood. Nobody here in the Colonies sells them anymore. Not even the so-called British Stores. These will surely be a part of my family Christmas bake swap from now on. By the way: Honey butter and apple butter are also just a myth over here nowadays. Do you have a recipe for these?

@dougmcg5414 3 жыл бұрын

My mum used to make them and taught me, score with a knife

@rayfraser7079 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make pineapple pasterys or pineapple buns

@ShoJ369 4 жыл бұрын

These look lovely Cheryl, Love the tattoo on your wrist, Is it pentagram,?

@WhatsForTea 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheila :) Thank you! It's a heartagram ;) Just a symbol used by a band I like.

@ShoJ369 4 жыл бұрын

@@WhatsForTea Its cool Cheryl, I liked it 😊

@BoggWeasel 3 жыл бұрын

bakewell tarts were one of my favs as a kid. Break time at skool we'd head down the road to the bake shop, for me it was always a toss up, bakewell tart or rock cake......😁

@benjames8302 9 ай бұрын

Baking pudding

@katiekateA 2 жыл бұрын

@WillVafuth 2 жыл бұрын

looks lovely. Have you ever tried using ice cold milk instead of water for the cases? My Gran used milk in her pie crusts. great richness.

@WhatsForTea 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Haven't tried that yet :) Next time though! :)

@asformeandmyhouse4665 4 жыл бұрын

Av not heard of them 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

@WhatsForTea 4 жыл бұрын

lol :D That's what I mean!

@bradcurrie6706 5 жыл бұрын

Im Canadian We can't bake Lol

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

You're Canadian....so you're lovely :)

@bradcurrie6706 5 жыл бұрын

Lol Im actually a baker

@WhatsForTea 5 жыл бұрын

@@bradcurrie6706 Oh! Brilliant :) I'm not lol...I try though.

@ashleighjaimaosborne3966 3 жыл бұрын

I am canadian. I lived in Mexico and opened a bakery out of my home. I can bake. 😊🇨🇦

@margaretr5701 3 жыл бұрын

I'm British, live in Canada, the flour is different here so baking is different, I have to try a few adjustments until I get it right. I should get my family to send me some British flour over!😊