Cleveland Style Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Unlock the secret recipe of Cleveland's most beloved bakery treat! These aren't your grandma's Russian tea cakes – these are a unique Eastern European pastry with a twist. Imagine flaky, scone-like dough, swirled with a luscious raspberry and raisin filling (or decadent chocolate!), rolled like a strudel, then baked into individual delights. This legendary recipe, discovered on HungryBrowser/Uncle Phaedrus, is a must-try for anyone who loves a unique and delicious baked good. Prepare for a taste of Cleveland baking history!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 205 mins
Calories 247.4 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cleveland Style Russian Tea Cakes

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How to Make Cleveland Style Russian Tea Cakes

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread half of the raspberry filling (or chocolate filling) evenly over each rectangle.
  8. Sprinkle raisins evenly over the filling.
  9. Tightly roll up each rectangle like a strudel, starting from the long side.
  10. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Slice each log into 1-inch thick pieces.
  12. Place the slices onto ungreased baking sheets.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

6g

Carbs

12g