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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan, then set it aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
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.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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.
Optional: Once the cake is completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and serve your Easy Irish Tea Cake with a warm cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
