Delicious and soft tea cakes perfect for an afternoon tea, made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 480 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams baking powder
- 227 grams butter
- 2 eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 2.5 grams salt
- 200 grams sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 8
Allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.