Soul Cakes Recipe

Uncover the spooky-delicious history of Soul Cakes! This traditional Halloween recipe, originating from an Irish All Hallows' Eve custom, was the original trick-or-treat treat. Irish peasants would go door-to-door, offering prayers for souls in exchange for these spiced cakes, warding off curses and pranks. Our recipe brings this ancient tradition to life with a simple yet flavorful recipe perfect for your Halloween celebrations. Make these historically significant and undeniably tasty cakes this year!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 359.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 1.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Soul Cakes

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How to Make Soul Cakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cut 1 cup (2 sticks) of cold unsalted butter into 4 cups of all-purpose flour using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground allspice. Mix well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and ½ cup milk.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  7. Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or knife to cut out rounds.
  8. Place the cut-out cakes onto greased baking sheets. Prick each cake several times with a fork.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cakes cool slightly on the baking sheets before dusting lightly with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

50g

Carbs

15g