Search locations or food
OR
Sign up
Saffron Cake | Traditional Dessert From Cornwall, England | TasteAtlas
Saffron Cake | Traditional Dessert From Cornwall, England | TasteAtlas
Saffron Cake | Traditional Dessert From Cornwall, England | TasteAtlas
Saffron Cake | Traditional Dessert From Cornwall, England | TasteAtlas

Saffron cake

Saffron cake is a traditional delicacy made in Devon and Cornwall, characterized by its close texture and a rich, spicy taste. The cake consists of bread dough, saffron, assorted fruit and spices, sugar, and butter. It is usually baked like bread and served sliced, with clotted cream on the side.


The dish is especially popular around Easter and is traditionally consumed on Good Friday.