Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Name: Easy & Delicious Tea Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (sifted); 1 cup Granulated sugar; 2 large Large eggs (at room temperature); 1/2 cup Milk (at room temperature); 1/3 cup Vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Learn how to bake a simple, moist, and utterly delicious tea cake perfect for your coffee break or any gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe uses basic ingredients and delivers a tender crumb every time. Enjoy it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar!

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Perfectly baked tea cake, golden brown

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Tea cake ready for serving, with powdered sugar

Ingredients

Servings: 8

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

Slice of moist tea cake on a plate

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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Ensure even baking by properly greasing and flouring the pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Sifting flour prevents lumps and makes the cake lighter.

3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until light, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until light, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
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Using room temperature ingredients helps them combine more smoothly.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
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Mix just until no streaks of flour remain for a tender cake.
5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Avoid opening the oven door too early to prevent the cake from sinking.

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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. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
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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. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
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Cooling completely on a rack prevents a soggy bottom.