Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of cream tea cakes with this simple recipe. These cakes are perfect for a tea party or simply as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea. Savor the delightful taste of these moist and fluffy cakes that are sure to please any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Whipped cream for filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the tin.
- Once the cakes are cool, slice them in half and fill each with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Dust the top of the cakes with powdered sugar before serving.