Ingredients for Aunt Emily's Tea Cakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
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How to Make Aunt Emily's Tea Cakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto ungreased baking sheets. (Traditionally, a small coffee pot lid is used to flatten the batter, but a small glass or cookie cutter can be substituted.)
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the tea cakes cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Aunt Emily's Tea Cakes! They are best enjoyed warm but equally delightful at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
80g
Fat
7g
Carbs
12g
