Mckinley Tea Cakes
Soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, McKinley Tea Cakes are a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. These tender confections combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and whole milk to create a subtly rich, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a short 15-minute bake, these tea cakes come together effortlessly, making them ideal for last-minute gatherings or cozy afternoons. Their lightly golden edges and fluffy texture pair beautifully with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa, making them a delightful companion to your favorite beverage. Whether you're hosting a tea party or simply indulging in a homemade delight, McKinley Tea Cakes promise to charm your taste buds with their classic, comforting flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear set.
Remove the tea cakes from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Mckinley Tea Cakes warm or at room temperature with tea, coffee, or your favorite beverage. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2255 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.9 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% | |
*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.
