Southern Tea Cakes for Two

Southern Tea Cakes for Two recipe pinit

Southern Tea Cakes are a traditional treat in the Southern United States and are often served with a glass of sweet tea.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins
Servings: 2 Calories: 500
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  7. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out tea cakes and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust the cooled tea cakes with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Sugars 22g
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.

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