Where do Chorley cakes come from?

Where do Chorley cakes come from?

Chorley cakes are a simple and frugal bake originating from the North-west of England in the Lancashire town of (you guessed it) Chorley. They are essentially individual hand pies filled with plump and juicy currants plus a little sugar.

What are Chorley cakes made of?

currants
A Chorley cake is made using currants, sandwiched between two layers of unsweetened shortcrust pastry, whereas an Eccles cake uses flaky puff pastry, which after baking is normally a deeper brown in colour.

How do you eat Banbury cakes?

Besides currants, the filling typically includes mixed peel, brown sugar, rum, and nutmeg. Banbury cakes are traditionally enjoyed with afternoon tea.

Is Chorley a good area to live?

Chorley is one of the most popular places to live in the North West due to the access to all major commuter networks to Manchester, Preston and Bolton, stunning countryside and excellent local schools. As a popular residential area, there is a range of property types in Chorley.

What kind of cake is a Chorley cake?

Chorley cake. Chorley cakes are flattened, fruit filled pastry cakes, traditionally associated with the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England.

When did the Chorley cake street fair start?

The October “Chorley Cake Street Fair”, restarted in 1995, promotes the cakes, with a competition for local bakers to produce the largest ever Chorley cake. ^ “Chorley Cakes and Lancashire Cheese”.

How did Northwich Victoria Football Club get its name?

Northwich Victoria were formed in 1874 and named in honour of the reigning monarch, Queen Victoria. The following year the club established themselves at the Drill Field, so named, as it was the former Drilling Ground of the 22nd Company of the 3rd battalion of the Cheshire Rifle Volunteers.

How long do you bake a Chorley cake?

Place on a lined baking tray. Bake for about 12 – 15 minutes at 190ºC do not let them brown. Serve with a little butter and/or a crumbly cheese (preferably Lancashire).