Description
A delightful and simple recipe for Irish Tea Cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. This tender and moist butter cake is lightly sweetened with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This simple cake is lightly sweet and perfect with tea or coffee.
- For extra flavor, serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- It can also be baked in a square pan for easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
