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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Name: Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Classic European
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted for best results); 3/4 cup Granulated sugar (Adjust to taste); 2 units Large eggs (Room temperature); 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Softened); 1/2 cup Milk (Whole or 2% milk); 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Pure vanilla extract for best flavor); 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Fine grain)

Learn how to bake a simple and delicious tea cake, perfect for enjoying with your favorite hot beverage. This easy-to-follow recipe is great for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, offering a delightful treat for any time of day.

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#Baking

#Easy Recipe

#Dessert

#Homemade

#Sweet Treat

Freshly baked golden tea cake

Recipe Information

18m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

58m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Classic European

English

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Tea cake cooling on a wire rack

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
(Sifted for best results)
1 cups
Granulated sugar
(Adjust to taste)
3 cup

Large eggs
(Room temperature)
2 units
Unsalted butter
(Softened)
1 cup
Milk
(Whole or 2% milk)
1 cup
Baking powder
1 teaspoons
Vanilla extract
(Pure vanilla extract for best flavor)
1 teaspoon

Salt
(Fine grain)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

A perfect slice of tea cake with tea

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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Ensure oven is fully preheated for even baking.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and ensures a light texture.

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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl often for even mixing.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Adding eggs one by one helps maintain the airy texture.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, so stop as soon as combined.

6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.
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Avoid opening the oven door too early to prevent the cake from sinking.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling completely ensures the cake holds its shape when sliced.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour(Sifted for best results)

Granulated sugar(Adjust to taste)

Large eggs(Room temperature)

Unsalted butter(Softened)

Milk(Whole or 2% milk)

Baking powder

Vanilla extract(Pure vanilla extract for best flavor)

Salt(Fine grain)

Servings: 8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.5m

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.Preview1mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.1m

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Preview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.3m

Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.Preview2mPreviewBeat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.2m

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.Preview1mPreviewPour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.1m

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.Preview30mPreviewBake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.30m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.Preview10mPreviewLet the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.10m

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All-purpose flour
(Sifted for best results)

Granulated sugar
(Adjust to taste)

Large eggs
(Room temperature)

Unsalted butter
(Softened)

Milk
(Whole or 2% milk)

Vanilla extract
(Pure vanilla extract for best flavor)

Salt
(Fine grain)

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line with parchment paper.
5m

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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1m
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
1m

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Preview
3m
Preview
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3m

Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Preview
2m
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
2m

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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1m
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
1m

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.
Preview
30m
Preview
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.
30m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10m