Love Cake

A traditional heart-shaped pastry made with shortcrust-style dough, filled with strawberry jam, and baked until golden brown.

Baking Dessert Sweet British Tea Time

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1412.5

kcal / serving

1412.5 kcal total

Carbs

231.8g

per serving

231.8 g total

Fat

42.1g

per serving

42.1 g total

Protein

28.4g

per serving

28.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

cake

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

225

Self-Raising Flour

tsp

Cornflour

tbsp

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Strawberry Jam

Dairy

Butter

175

Milk

plus extra for glazing

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

Salt

OilsFats

Lard

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Rub the flour, cornflour, salt, lard, and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Stir in sugar and gradually add milk until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth.

Roll the dough into a 50x20cm rectangle and spread jam over the surface.

Roll the dough from the long side, join the ends with milk, and shape into a heart.

Make small incisions on the surface and brush with milk.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden-brown.