Delicious Irish Tea Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ireland with this scrumptious Irish Tea Cake. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, this cake is perfect for tea time or any special occasion. The cake has a light and fluffy texture with a hint of vanilla, and is finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve it alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee to experience the true taste of Ireland.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 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 butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Slice and serve with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

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