Description
Irish Tea Cake is a delightful blend of cozy flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering or a comforting treat at home. This golden-brown cake boasts a soft, fluffy interior infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet, crunchy crust. It’s incredibly easy to make, making it an ideal recipe for both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with whipped cream and fresh fruit for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by the milk, then the remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sugar over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg