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Lardy Cakes, A Follow-Up

April 22, 2013 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Having made an initial attempt at lardy cakes, I felt confident enough to try baking a batch for our friend Matthew (aka “The Hot Pom”).

This time I made a double batch (using our homemade lard which had been stashed in the freezer), and shaped one batch into a round, and the other into two smaller loaves…

To try and overcome the problem I’d had with burnt fruit on the first loaf, I only spread the currants and raisins over the bottom half of the dough prior to rolling, and then carefully slashed through just the unfruited layers before baking. A few currants still poked their way through, but most were safely contained within the dough…

I also attempted baking the dough in loaf tins – on the thinking that no-one really needs to eat an entire 1.3kg lardy cake in a single sitting. The shaping was much easier this time – I simply cut the rolled dough in half and plonked each portion into a lined loaf tin.  As an afterthought, I gave the top of the dough a shallow slash before baking…

The pooled syrup at the bottom of the loaves set into a hard chewy toffee. We inverted the loaves and used our mini blowtorch to re-melt the caramel – in future we’ll cool the loaves upside down on a wire rack, which should allow the syrup to soak into the crumb.

I was so pleased with how the loaves turned out – look at all the lovely swirly layers!

The proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating. Although for me, the giggle of sheer joy and excitement that emanated from The Hot Pom as he unwrapped the lardy cakes was enough!

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  1. on April 22, 2013 at 8:22 am Roz MacAllan

    my mouth is watering and now yet another recipe on my long list to try, wish I could just pop over and eat yours.


    • on April 22, 2013 at 8:59 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      If you come to visit, I’ll make you one! :)


  2. on April 22, 2013 at 8:30 am theclevercarrot

    These look so delicious I just want to reach in and grab one! Look at those swirls! The ones you baked in a loaf pan are pretty as well. Great idea to use a mini blow torch to soften the sugar too. And you’d think that they were just for creme brulee… ;)


    • on April 22, 2013 at 8:59 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Em, they were so fun to make – I’m trying a version with butter now to see if it will work, will keep you posted! x


  3. on April 22, 2013 at 8:46 am EsmeWatson

    What a hot pom!!


    • on April 22, 2013 at 8:59 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      He’s a good sort, eh? ;-)


  4. on April 22, 2013 at 9:00 am Fiona

    I love lardy cake – memories of childhood! Looks wonderful.


    • on April 22, 2013 at 9:03 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Fiona! They’re brand new to me, but I think we’ll be adding them to our baking repertoire, they’re delicious! :)


  5. on April 22, 2013 at 9:10 am Claire @ Claire K Creations

    That is one happy hot pom! They look wonderful Celia. Can I ask… why did you wrap the round tin in foil?


    • on April 22, 2013 at 9:12 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Claire, thank you! I’m yet to find a springform tin that won’t leak! And I didn’t want melted lard all over the oven.. ;-)


  6. on April 22, 2013 at 9:22 am lambsearsandhoney

    Once again, I wish I was a neighbour of yours Celia. Although I’m not so sure how you’d feel about finding me hovering on your doorstep every time you baked. ;-)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 9:00 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      You know I’d love it, Amanda! :)


  7. on April 22, 2013 at 9:25 am Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    I love the sound of the syrup and layers! It sounds like food porn heaven (and from the sounds of The Hot Pom’s reaction, it may have been!).


    • on April 24, 2013 at 9:00 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Lorraine, it was quite reminiscent of European pastry breads – just lovely and wicked.. :)


  8. on April 22, 2013 at 9:46 am theintolerantchef

    These look gorgeous indeed Celia! I’m so glad you didn’t waste all the yummy sugary stuff :) That’s one happy chappy stuffing his mouth, always makes the effort worth while doesn’t it? Xox


    • on April 24, 2013 at 9:00 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Becca! Couldn’t waste all the caramel! :)


  9. on April 22, 2013 at 10:09 am Hotly Spiced

    I love the profile shot and I think these turned out really well being in a tin. Good idea to not put the currants on the top of the loaf. The Hot Pom looks like he’s thoroughly enjoy himself xx


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:59 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Charlie, he was very happy indeed! :)


  10. on April 22, 2013 at 10:41 am Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

    This makes me sing every time. Lardy cakes, lardy cakes, how I want my lardy cakes. I sing really well too!


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:58 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Oooh, I can hear the song, Greg! Now you’ve given me an earworm! :)


  11. on April 22, 2013 at 11:14 am Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    These look fantastic. I worry if I ate too many lardy cakes I’d have a lardy arse. :)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:57 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      I already do, Mau.. ;-)


  12. on April 22, 2013 at 1:23 pm Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen

    I love this, oh, Celia.. I just can’t wait to get home to start up my sourdough starter, P…. (can’t name her just yet)! Hahaha, I’m probably the only person who can’t wait to come home from a trip because she can make Lardy Cake and loaves of bread. I’m weird that way I guess:D xx


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:57 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Not weird! I understand that completely! :)


  13. on April 22, 2013 at 1:54 pm heidiannie

    I’m looking forward to your report on the cakes you will be making with butter.
    I don’t have any thing against lard- I just would rather use butter if could. :)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:56 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Darling, the butter ones were very good, although I prefer the lard. Pete was deliriously happy with the butter version though! I’ll blog them a bit later – I think I’ve drowned everyone in sweet bread posts for now.. :)


  14. on April 22, 2013 at 2:38 pm meg

    These look fantastic, Celia. Have you tried Aberdeen Butteries? They can be made with lard or butter.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:56 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Meg, thank you! I’ll google the butteries now! :)


  15. on April 22, 2013 at 2:44 pm Glenda

    That sure looks good Celia, Those swirls are magnificent. The Hot Pom is a lucky boy!!


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:55 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Glenda, I was SO chuffed with the swirls – I felt like I’d made some sort of fancy puff pastry! :)


  16. on April 22, 2013 at 4:20 pm lindasgarden

    lovely post and look very yummy as well


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:55 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Linda! :)


  17. on April 22, 2013 at 4:27 pm EllaDee

    I was going to ask if the Hot Pom shouted with delight but then I looked at the photo, no way he was shouting, he was too busy eating :)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:55 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      He didn’t shout so much as chuckle, ED. And then scoff.. ;-)


  18. on April 22, 2013 at 4:58 pm Lizzy (Good Things)

    OK, I gotta say this…. DO YOU DELIVER!!!!????


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:54 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sure, within a 5km radius of our house.. ;-)


  19. on April 22, 2013 at 5:21 pm Peter Bryenton

    Full marks for R & D investment.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:54 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Hehehe…we made two further attempts at a butter version – the second one worked well! :)


  20. on April 22, 2013 at 8:16 pm Joanna

    I think you have done a superb job there :) Well done !


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:53 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks darling, and for all your advice and support on twitter during the experiments! :)


  21. on April 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm Jan

    The Lardy cakes look so delectable – but the Hot Pom quite literally takes the cake! The picture of him says it all – and he’s sitting where we all want to be – in Miss Celie’s Test Kitchen!


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:53 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Actually, in the dining room, but he was lovely and he really did make it all worthwhile, Jan! :)


  22. on April 22, 2013 at 10:38 pm drfugawe

    Lard is a much maligned ingredient over here – it has a noble history, and truly is the secret ingredient in many dishes – I can remember when coconut oil was considered evil, and now has the status of health food – I expect lard to follow the same path.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:52 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Doc, I’m not sure it will ever be health food, but from what I’ve been reading, it certainly isn’t as bad for you as we always believed.. :)


  23. on April 23, 2013 at 12:28 am marilynscottwaters

    Those are beautiful! And “The pooled syrup at the bottom of the loaves set into a hard chewy toffee.” is one of the best sentences ever written. :-) Maz.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:52 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Maz, I’m an old woman, and hard chewy toffee is hard on the crowns on my teeth! :D


  24. on April 23, 2013 at 1:31 am Tandy

    They look scrummy :)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Tandy, maybe they’re the next thing for you to experiment with? :)


  25. on April 23, 2013 at 2:15 am niasunset

    WOW! Seems so delicious… You are amazing dear Celia, love, nia


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Nia, they were fun to make – I’ve had a blast playing with the recipe, although we’re a bit larded out at the moment.. ;-)


  26. on April 23, 2013 at 2:31 am Maria Dernikos

    They look perfect.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thank you! :)


  27. on April 23, 2013 at 10:17 am Norma Chang

    If ever I have the opportunity to travel to Australia, I will certainly be knocking on your door, who knows, I may not leave..


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Come! Come! :)


  28. on April 23, 2013 at 12:28 pm ChgoJohn

    Way to go, Celia1 Making these in loaf pans would be so much better for we single folk than making a large loaf. And I have to be honest. I get excited every time I get to use a blowtorch in the kitchen. :)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:50 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      John, we don’t have a lot of reason to drag ours out, but I agree, it makes us feel like we’re doing proper pastry stuff when we get the flame going.. ;-)


  29. on April 23, 2013 at 11:28 pm Karen

    Your lardy cakes look terrific.


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:49 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Karen! :) xx


  30. on April 24, 2013 at 12:48 am sallybr

    In my next life I want to be Hot Pom ;-)


    • on April 24, 2013 at 8:48 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      hehehe…he was pretty happy, Sally! :)


  31. on April 27, 2013 at 5:11 pm Choclette

    Ooh well done Celia, your lardy cakes look fantastic. I used to love lardy cakes and our local baker makes excellent ones, but sadly I shouldn’t have them now I’m a vegetarian, although I have been known to sneak a bite of CT’s.


    • on April 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Choc, I’ve been messing with a vegetarian (butter) version, and was toying with the idea of a vegan version made with coconut oil.. :)



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