Fat rascal

Fat rascals are traditional Yorkshire cakes consisting of shortcrust pastry leftovers, mixed dried fruit, butter, and sugar. The sweet treats are additionally flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon zest. They have been made in Yorkshire since the beginning of the 19th century. It is recommended to serve the fat rascals warm from the oven, with a dollop of thick double cream on the side.