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Cornflake raisin slice

Cornflake raisin slice

Itching for a snack?  Ahhh.... think these crispy cornflake slices are just what you need to satisfy your craving along with a hot cup of coffee, tea or even a glass of  milk.



Cornflake raisin slice

Cornflake raisin slice

Cornflake raisin slice



Cornflake raisin slice







This is best eaten on the day it's baked.  Leftovers?  Just pop them into the oven toaster for a minute ... the layer of jam will somehow soften the cornflakes if left overnight.

(Recipe adapted from 'The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits' with modifications)

Recipe for Cornflake raisin slice
Ingredients  -  for the Base
  • 4 oz butter
  • 1.1/2 oz sugar  ( you can increase to 2 oz if preferred it sweeter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 3 oz plain flour
  • 3 oz self-raising flour
  • 1/4  cup milk
Filling
  • 1/4 jam of  your choice + 1.1/2  tsp water, cook under low heat to make the jam spreadable
  • 1/4 cup raisins/sultanas/black currants  (you can add more if preferred)
Topping
  • 2 oz butter
  • 1 oz vanilla/caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2  Tbsp self-raising flour
  • 1.1/2  cup crushed cornflakes or dessicated coconut
Method
  1. Sift flours and set aside.
  2. Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and egg till light and creamy, stir in the sifted flours and milk.
  3. Spread mixture evenly over the base of a parchment lined pan.  Grease the sides of the pan.
  4. Spread evenly with jam, sprinkle in raisins.
  5. Use a fork to spread the topping evenly over the raisins.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg C for 30 - 35 mins. or till golden brown.
  7. Stand in the pan for 10 mins. before lifting out the slice and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Cut when completely cooled.
Method  -  for Topping
Cream butter, sugar till light, add in the egg, beat till well combined.  Stir in sifted flour and crushed cornflakes.  Mix well.

Cornflake raisin slice
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  1. WendyinKK July 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    A cornflake crumble on top? Sounds really delicious!

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  2. chow and chatterJuly 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    these look so good love all the textures

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  3. ZoeJuly 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I can feel the crunch by looking at these pictures. They look so delicious that I wouldn't think there will be any leftover.

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  4. Yummy BakesJuly 18, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I would love to snack this in front of the TV. Looks delicious.

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  5. ann lowJuly 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Cheah, you've made my one of my fav snacks again! Looking at this beautiful pictures making me hungry now ^-^

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  6. ElinJuly 18, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Wow..this is great healthy snack. I don't mind snacking this while watching the HK drama :)

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  7. lenaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    at first i thought it's streusel on the topping. This looks delicious!

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  8. yummylittlecooksJuly 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I can feel the cornflake crunchy on top of the slice...so yummy..

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  9. purabi nahaJuly 18, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Cheah, this looks really delishh! I'm going to try your recipe this weekend. The cookbook sounds to be very good!

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  10. Sokehah cheahJuly 19, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wendy
    It is especially when freshly baked.

    Anncoo
    Yes, snacking can be addictive!

    Kristy
    Thank you.

    Elin
    Ya, this snack is not too fattening.

    Lena
    Thank you, my first attempt too.

    yummylittlecooks
    Yes it is indeed crunchy.

    purabi naha
    Oh, please let me know the result. You can add in more jam and dried fruits, actually no hard and fast rule.

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  11. JeannieJuly 19, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Sounds like another great recipe from you Cheah:) I'll know what to do with leftover cornflakes:D

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  12. Sokehah cheahJuly 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Jeannie
    Yes, we just can't afford to waste nowadays with prices spiralling up daily!

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  13. shazJuly 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Yum, that looks delicious :) Been a long time since I baked anything with cornflakes.

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  14. LynJuly 31, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    It looks delicious! I'm a little confused with the ingredients though. May I ask, Did you use any eggs for the base? Also, how much butter and sugar did you use for the toppings?

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  15. Sokehah cheahJuly 31, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Lyn
    Thanks for highlighting....Have missed out the butter and sugar for the topping. There's no egg for the base. I've edited the recipe, hope it's clear now.

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  16. Celine TangAugust 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Hi Cheah,

    I follow exactly ur recipe. the only more i add was the blackcurrant jam. Will it effect on the pastry or biscuit. It turn out to be soft. PLease advise.

    Thanks

    Celine Tang

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  17. Sokehah cheahAugust 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Celine
    Thanks for visiting. I didn't put more jam on the batter, and bearing in mind that the base is somewhat like cake batter, it's soft. Also more jam will also affect the cornflakes topping. Perhaps you should bake it a bit longer. That's why for leftovers, best to put them in the oven toaster for a minute or so.

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  18. ksiddhuSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Cheah
    All your recipes really look good and I'm glad they are relatively easy to make. Thanks for the great recipes.

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  19. Sokehah cheahSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    ksiddhu
    Thanks for dropping by and your kind comment. Hope to see you more often.

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