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Tea Cakes

Delicate and fluffy tea cakes perfect for afternoon tea or as a light dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk optional for moisture

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add milk to reach desired consistency.
Bake the Cakes
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These tea cakes can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.

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