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Classic Irish Tea Cake


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful cake perfect for your afternoon tea, balancing familiarity and sophistication.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Finally, stir in the milk until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan.
  8. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.
  9. Once baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve with clotted cream or your favorite jam for a truly irresistible treat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg