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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Afternoon Treat
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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Afternoon Treat
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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Afternoon Treat

Learn how to bake a simple, moist, and delicious tea cake, perfect for enjoying with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. This easy-to-follow tutorial provides all the steps for a delightful homemade treat, ideal for any occasion.
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Perfectly baked tea cake slice
Perfectly baked tea cake slice

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Classic European Baking
English
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
4g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Whole tea cake, golden brown
Whole tea cake, golden brown

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Sifted)

    1 cups
  • Granulated sugar

    1 cup
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  • Unsalted butter
    (Softened)

    1 cup
  • Large eggs

    2 units
  • Milk

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon
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  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Mixing the wet ingredients for cake batter
Mixing the wet ingredients for cake batter

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan. Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent sticking.
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    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan. Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent sticking.
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    Properly greasing and flouring ensures the cake releases easily.
  • 2

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
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    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
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    Creaming well incorporates air, making the cake lighter.
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  • 3

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
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    Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
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    Adding eggs gradually prevents the mixture from curdling.
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    In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure these dry ingredients are well combined.
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    In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure these dry ingredients are well combined.
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    Sifting flour removes lumps and aerates it for a lighter texture.
  • 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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    Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, so mix gently until smooth.
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  • 6

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Avoid opening the oven door frequently to maintain consistent temperature.
  • 7

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with your favorite tea.
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    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with your favorite tea.
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    Cooling completely before slicing ensures a neat cut and better texture.
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