This traditional Welsh Teisen Mel (Honey and Spice Cake) is moist, warmly spiced, and beautifully sweet with honey. Perfect for teatime or gifting.

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225g self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp mixed spice

½ tsp ground cinnamon

100g light brown sugar

150g clear honey

100g unsalted butter

1 large egg, beaten

100ml whole milk

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1. Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F. Line an 8-inch cake tin.

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, mixed spice, and cinnamon.

3. Melt butter, sugar, and honey in a pan. Cool slightly.

4. Stir honey mixture into dry ingredients.

5. Beat in egg, then add milk gradually to make a smooth batter.

6. Pour into tin and bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and springy.

7. Cool before slicing and serving.

Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 5 days.

Freeze slices for up to 2 months.