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Classic Old-fashioned Tea Cakes

Classic Old-fashioned Tea Cakes prepared dish

Classic old-fashioned tea cakes are soft, buttery cookies that are perfect for afternoon tea or dessert. These delightful treats are lightly sweetened and have a subtle vanilla flavor, making them a timeless favorite.

This recipe is american style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include eggs, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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