Old Fashioned Tea Cakes
This simple and nostalgic recipe for Old Fashioned Tea Cakes brings a touch of Southern charm to your kitchen. Perfectly soft with a cake-like texture, they’re ideal for any occasion.
Servings: 18
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of the flour, the sugar, and the salt. Make a well in the center.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to the well. Mix with a spoon until fully combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, adding more flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Roll the dough about ¼ inch thick and cut with a large biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. (I usually use the rim of a large cup.)
- Place the tea cakes on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Watch them closely, since they brown quickly at this temperature.
- Let the tea cakes cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
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Notes
- All-purpose flour: Add 1½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt per cup.
- Flour amount: Start with 4 cups and add more, a little at a time, only until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Baking: These brown quickly at 450°F, so watch them closely. If your oven runs hot, lower the temperature by 25°F.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition: Nutrition information is an estimate calculated with an online nutrition tool and is provided as a courtesy. Values will vary based on the brands you use, how much flour you add, and the size of your cutter. If you follow a special diet or have a medical condition, please calculate the nutrition yourself using your exact ingredients or check with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 42mg | Sugar: 22g
