Idris
Culinary Explorer
Looking for a light and delicious treat to enjoy with your tea or coffee? This Tea Cake is the perfect choice! It’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Ideal for afternoon tea, breakfast, or a sweet snack any time of the day.
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155.2 kB
Ingredients:
1500×820
155.2 kB
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, if using.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
The mix of flavors looks like the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea. Can’t wait to try this out and share it with friends! 
I’m definitely giving this a try next weekend with my morning coffee.
