Tea cakes are the perfect accompaniment to a steaming cup of tea. Whether you’re hosting a tea party or simply indulging in a quiet moment, these delightful treats will make any occasion special. Here, we present three quick and easy recipes for tea cakes that are sure to impress: Fruit & Nut Cranberry Tea Cake, Dense Loaf Tea Cake, and Marble Tea Cake.
Fruit & Nut Cranberry Tea Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pecans)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Fold in the cranberries and mixed nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dense Loaf Tea Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Marble Tea Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Divide the batter into two bowls. Stir cocoa powder into one of the bowls.
7. Alternate spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Use a knife to swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
There’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of homemade tea cakes. Whether you’re indulging in the tangy burst of cranberries in our Fruit & Nut Cranberry Tea Cake, the rich and comforting texture of our Dense Loaf Tea Cake, or the delightful swirl of chocolate and vanilla in our Marble Tea Cake, these recipes for tea cakes promise to elevate your tea time.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness.
Happy baking!
