Description
Delightful and soft tea cakes that melt in your mouth, perfect for cozy moments and gatherings, best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or dried fruits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve plain or with softened butter and jams. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg