Easy Irish Tea Cake
Soft, buttery, and delightfully understated, this Easy Irish Tea Cake is the perfect companion to your afternoon tea or coffee. Featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, this cake comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Its tender crumb is delicately flavored with vanilla, creating a versatile dessert that's both comforting and elegant. With a quick bake time of 30 minutes, this light and airy cake is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for a charming, rustic finish. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a quiet moment, this traditional Irish-inspired treat is sure to impress with its simplicity and timeless appeal.
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Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan, then set it aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Optional: Once the cake is completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Step 10
Slice and serve your Easy Irish Tea Cake with a warm cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 562.7 grams (562.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1866 |
| Total Fat 112.50g | 144% |
| Saturated Fat 62.80g | 314% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 642mg | 214% |
| Sodium 2282mg | 99% |
| Total Carbohydrate 220.00g | 80% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.00g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 214.00g | |
| Protein 16.90g | 34% |
| Vitamin D 135IU | 673% |
| Calcium 234mg | 18% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 357mg | 8% |
Source of Calories