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    Hagrid's Rock Cakes Recipe

    Last modified: Aug 18, 2024 · Published by Adina, Nov 29, 2019 · 14 Comments

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    Try a better version of Hagrid's rock cakes; they are soft and sweet, packed with dried fruit, and ready within 30 minutes.

    Hagrid's Rock Cakes

    Hagrid's rock cakes are mentioned quite a few times in several of the Harry Potter books, but never positively. For instance, Harry almost broke a tooth once while biting on one of the gamekeeper's cakes.

    Unlike Hagrid's probably overbaked rock cakes, my rock cakes are deliciously soft and tender. The only thing they have in common with actual rocks is their looks.

    This sweet, soft, slightly crumbly rock cake is a treat not just for kids but also for adults with a sweet tooth. The best part? You can make it from scratch and have it baked in just 30 minutes. Try Hagrid's Book of Monsters Cake, too.

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    • What are rock cakes?
    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to make Hagrid's rock cakes? 
    • Good to know!
    • Storage
    • More Harry Potter recipes
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    • Hagrid's Rock Cakes

    What are rock cakes?

    A rock cake, or rock bun, is a traditional British cookie, simple enough for even a 5-year-old to make. While recipes vary, the key ingredients remain flour, butter, egg, spices, and dried fruit, with some versions including coconut (Jamaica) or oatmeal.

    I first heard of rock cakes while reading the Harry Potter books. Now, we make Hagrid's rock cakes often, especially at Christmas. They're incredibly easy, and the kids love making and eating them! Have them with a refreshing Pumpkin Juice.

    Hagrid's Rock Cakes

    Recipe ingredients

    Muscovado sugar, also called Barbados sugar, is an unrefined cane sugar containing molasses. It has a dense, slightly wet texture, a dark color, and a unique toffee-like flavor with a hint of bitterness. If it's hard to find, you can easily substitute it with dark brown sugar.

    • If you have a bag of muscovado, make Butterbeer Potted Cream, too.

    Dried fruit: This time, I used a mixture of sultana, prunes, and apricots. Other times, I added or substituted something with cranberries and raisins. You can use whatever dried fruit you happen to like or have in the pantry.

    You will also need all-purpose flour, baking powder, allspice, nutmeg, and unsalted butter.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to make Hagrid's rock cakes? 

    • Step #1: Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Rub the soft butter into the flour mixture with your hands until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
    • Step #2: Add the dried fruit and the beaten egg using a spoon.
    • Step #3: Place 10 heaps on the prepared baking tray. Don't try to give them a nice shape. Leave them rough and uneven to resemble rocks once baked.
    • Step #4: Bake the rock cakes for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Step #5: Cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Good to know!

    Butter: Make sure the butter is soft. Take it out of the fridge soon enough.

    No mixer: There is no need to use a mixer to mix the ingredients, mixing them first with the hand and then with a spoon is super easy and quick.

    Larger fruit pieces (like apricots and prunes) should be chopped about the size of the raisins.

    Shape: Place heaps of dough on the baking tray without trying to give the cookies a nice shape. Leave them rough so that they resemble rocks.

    Leave to cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack; they are pretty soft and should be allowed to set before moving.

    Storage

    Hagrid's rock cakes can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

    Refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    You can also freeze them for several months.

    Hagrid's Rock Cakes

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    one of hagrid's rock cakes with dried fruit.

    Hagrid's Rock Cakes

    Make a better version of Hagrid's rock cakes; they are soft and sweet, packed with sultanas, dried apricots, prunes, and cranberries, and ready within 30 minutes.
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    Course: Cakes
    Cuisine: English
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 rock cakes
    Calories: 238kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
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    Ingredients 

    • 230 g all-purpose flour 8 oz/ 2 cups, Note 1
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • a pinch of salt
    • a pinch of nutmeg
    • 120 g unsalted butter ½ cup, room temperature
    • 100 g muscovado sugar ½ cup
    • 125 g chopped dried fruit 4.5 oz/ ⅔ cup, Note 2
    • 1 egg

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice, salt, and nutmeg. Add the soft butter and rub it into the flour with your hands until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
      230 g all-purpose flour/ 2 cups + 100 g muscovado sugar/ 100 g + 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder + 1 teaspoon ground allspice + a pinch of salt + a pinch of nutmeg + 120 g unsalted butter/ ½ cup
    • Chop the larger dried fruit if using. Sultanas, raisins, or cranberries can be left whole.
      125 g chopped dried fruit/ 4.5 oz
    • Combine: Beat the egg lightly in a small bowl. Stir the chopped fruit and egg into the flour-butter mixture with your hand or a spoon.
      1 egg
    • Divide the dough into 10 heaps and place the heaps on the prepared baking tray. You should not try to give them a nice shape, leave them rough so that they can resemble rocks in the end.
    • Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store airtight.

    Notes

    1. Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
    2. Dried fruit: I used sultanas, prunes, and apricots.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1rock cake | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g
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    Comments

    1. Rupa says

      January 27, 2023 at 2:16 am

      Can these be made up to a week in advance or more?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        January 27, 2023 at 7:58 am

        Hi. I would not keep them for more than 3-4 days. But you can freeze them well wrapped and packed for up to 3 months. D

        Reply
    2. Samantha says

      October 31, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 01, 2022 at 5:07 pm

        Thank you for the feedback. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marial says

      May 08, 2022 at 2:28 am

      4 stars
      I had to add an extra egg, since it didn't seem to bind together all that well with one.

      Reply
    4. Skylar Morrison says

      April 13, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      It sounds good, I love it so much that I want to make it.

      Reply
    5. caroline ballard says

      December 12, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      When do you add the sugar, not sure if I'm being silly but I can't see it in your method. I made these and then tasted the mix and realised I had forgotten the sugar so had to add it right at the end! Not sure this was right?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        December 13, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        Sorry, Caroline. I added the sugar in the instructions. I hope everything went well anyway, the recipe is simple and forgiving.

        Reply
      • caroline ballard says

        December 15, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        @Adina, thanks for adding, I will add the sugar at the start next time. And the rock cakes still turned out okay, anything with all spice and nutmeg is bound to taste good ?

        Reply
    6. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      December 02, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Wow! What a lovely Potter series, Adina. I love those books so much. Love how delicious and fun these rock cakes are. Also adore love that they are soft versions. PS: We also don't get self-raising flour here in Finland! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      Oh I LOVE Harry Potter!! And I adore Hagrid!!! So these rock cakes are seriously making me swoon!!! I totally need to try these. PRONTO!!! LOVE it, girl! Cheers!

      Reply
    8. Anca says

      November 30, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      They look great. You don't have self-raising flour in Germany? That is so strange. I love having all the types of flour to chose from. You can add more baking powder and it works. The self-raising has 2 additional raising agents.

      Reply
    9. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      November 29, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      I really love Christmas too and time does fly by pretty fast. I was just saying to hubby the other night that it seemed like only yesterday we mailed Christmas cards and now it's that time again! Harry Potter is another favourite of mine and these cookies look really tasty...love the dried fruits in there and the name is super cute!!

      Reply
    10. Monica says

      November 29, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      I know, time is flying and each year, it goes faster and faster! How fun is your Harry Potter series! I love those books so much. These rock cakes are so fun - love that they are soft versions. December is my favorite month as well...looking forward to seeing what you cook up!

      Reply
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