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Cake Rusks

Crisp, golden brown, homemade cake rusks that are so, so easy to make! Everyone's favorite breakfast or tea time dunking snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Snack
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Author: The Ovenist

Ingredients

  • 226 grams unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • cup white granulated sugar
  • 6 drops of yellow food color or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°c. Butter and flour one large rectangle baking pan or two 10 x 10 inches square baking pans. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or using a hand beater, beat the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy (about five minutes).
  • Now add the yellow food color and vanilla extract and beat till combined. Add the eggs, two at a time, beating for 1 minute on medium speed after each addition.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and sift this dry mixture into the batter.
  • Beat on LOWEST speed JUST UNTIL COMBINED. Or fold the dry ingredients by hand using a rubber spatula just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the pans and bake for about 15-20 minutes (if using two 10x10 inch square pans) or for 30-35 minutes (if using one large tray). Test if your cake is done by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it turns out clean, your cake is ready.
  • Remove the cake from oven and let it cool to room temperature. Run a butter knife along the sides of the cake to loosen the cake. Carefully invert onto a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the cake into 1 inch strips lengthwise and then cut each piece through the middle.
  • Preheat oven to 150°c. Transfer the cake pieces onto a large baking tray, keeping a little gap between each piece. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, and change the side after 15 minutes. Your cake rusks are done when they are crisp and golden brown.