Spiced Tea Cakes
Delicately spiced and irresistibly tender, these Spiced Tea Cakes are the perfect companion to your favorite warm beverage. Infused with the aromatic warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these mini cakes deliver a cozy, nostalgic flavor in every bite. Softened butter and two types of sugar create a moist and decadent crumb, while a light dusting of powdered sugar provides a charming, elegant finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in a muffin tin, this easy recipe yields 12 perfectly portioned treats ideal for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or a leisurely afternoon snack. Whether paired with a steaming mug of tea or coffee, these spiced delights are sure to elevate any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 count large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a tea cake comes out clean.
Remove the tea cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Before serving, dust the tops of the tea cakes with powdered sugar for a simple, elegant finish. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 1713 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.6 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*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.
