Lemon Tea Cakes
Lemon tea cakes are a traditional English treat often enjoyed with a cup of tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the tea cakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.