An Old Fashioned Tea Cakes Recipe is a pure treasure. The aroma of these buttery cakes traveling through the kitchen is a pure delight. It brings back childhood memories and family gatherings. Take a bite, and let the melt-in-your-mouth sweetness dance on your tongue, evoking a sense of pure comfort and joy. This, my friends, is the magic of tea cakes, a Soul Food and Southern classic that transcends mere dessert.
Tea cakes can add a simplier element to your dessert table. Sweet potato pie, banana pudding and seven up pound cake all have there place but these cakes are just as adored at my family gatherings. Here, simplicity is not a compromise, but an invitation. Today I will share the secret to this simple yet elegant treat. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and join me on this delightful adventure. Let’s bake up a batch of tea cakes, not just for the taste, but for the experience – a celebration of family, tradition, and the simple pleasures that make life sweet.
How to Make Tea Cakes
The key to the perfect recipe is simple. Using fresh ingredients for any recipe will yield the best outcome and cakes are no different. Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature when starting. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake. After the cookies are done then allow them to cool for at least five minutes. It is as simple as that.
1. Watch the Video (Tea Cakes Video Tutorial)
2. Ingredients
One of the best thing about these cakes is it is made with simple ingredients that you already have. This recipe uses the following
- All-Purpose Flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Nutmeg
- Almond Extract
- Vanilla Extract
3. Instructions for Perfect Tea Cakes
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Preparation of Ingredients
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensuring that the eggs and butter are at room temperature helps in achieving the desired texture and consistency for the best tea cakes.
Step 2: Mixing the Ingredients
Mix together the sugar and butter and allow them blend until they form a creamy, light texture mixture. Gradually add int the eggs, one at a time, allowing them to incorporate fully into the mixture.
Add the baking powder to the mixture, then slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour. This gradual addition helps create a dough with just the right consistency.
Infuse the dough with the warmth of nutmeg, the subtle essence of almond extract, and the classic allure of vanilla extract. Mix until the flavors are evenly distributed, creating an aromatic and inviting dough.
Step 3: Forming the Tea Cakes
On a clean, floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to the desired thickness. Use a glass or a cookie cutter to cut out charming tea cake shapes.
Step 4: Baking the Cakes
Place these lovely tea cakes on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven. Allow the cakes to bake for approximately 20 minutes until they achieve a golden hue and emit an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen.
After the baking time elapses, remove the tea cakes from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. This brief interlude allows them to settle and retain their delightful texture.
I serve these cake after allowing then to rest after taking them out of the oven. Each bite promises a delicate crumb and a taste of simple sweetness that lingers on your palate.
Conclusion: Tea cakes, with their understated charm and delightful flavors, are a classic soul food dessert. They offer a moment of pure joy with every bite. Their simplicity in preparation and heartwarming taste make them an ideal accompaniment to a cup of tea or a sweet treat to share with loved ones.
Make sure to savor the uncomplicated elegance of these tea cakes. Indulge in their subtle sweetness, a reminder that sometimes, the simplest pleasures bring the greatest satisfaction. If you chose to enjoy these tasty cakes or share the, these tea cakes stand as a testament to the beauty found in uncomplicated culinary delights.
What to do with Leftover Tea Cakes
These cakes may be kept for 2-3 days at room temperature, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
If freezing, your cakes should be stored in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out or absorbing other flavors. If freezing, make sure they are tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
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Old Fashioned Tea Cakes Recipe
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1-1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Butter
2 Eggs
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Make sure the eggs and butter are room temperature before using.
- Using a stand mixer cream together the sugar and butter. Add the eggs one at a time.
- Add the baking powder then slowly incorporate the flour.
- Add the nutmeg, almond extract and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated and has a dough like consistency.
- Flour a clean surface then using a rolling pin, roll out your dough.
- Using a glass or a cookie cutter cut out your tea cakes.
- Place them on a baking sheet then transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes remove from the oven and allow them to sit for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes they are ready to serve.
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