Cornish saffron cake is a traditional yeasted cake from Cornwall, flavored with saffron and studded with dried fruits, often enjoyed with butter or clotted cream.

History and Significance

Cornish saffron cake has been a beloved treat in Cornwall for centuries, traditionally made for special occasions such as weddings and harvest festivals, though it is now enjoyed year-round as a tea-time snack ,the saffron used in the cake arrived in Cornwall over 2,000 years ago via Phoenician traders, who exchanged it for Cornish tin and copper. Saffron cultivation also took place locally, and today it is experiencing a revival through small-scale producers