AUNT NEALS OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES

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this recipe came from a gooseberry patch cookbook as requested from heather feather. it is attributed to ana kelly's(birmingham alabama)aunt cornelia.........ana kelly stated that these date back to the turn of the 20th century.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
sparkling white sugar

Steps:

  • beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
  • add egg and vanilla;beat well.
  • combine flour,salt,baking soda and baking powder.
  • beat into batter alternatly with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • shape dough into 2 discs,wrap well and refridgerate at least 1 hour.
  • roll each disc to a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • cut with a 3 inch cutter, place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • sprinkle with sugar.
  • bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
  • cool 1 minute and move to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1966.3, Fat 98.6, SaturatedFat 60.8, Cholesterol 358.3, Sodium 1800.1, Carbohydrate 247, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 100.9, Protein 25.5

Odame Samuel
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I'm not sure what went wrong with these tea cakes. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out flat and crumbly.


Arafat zihan
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These tea cakes were a disappointment. They were dense and flavorless.


Patrick Kashushura
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I found these tea cakes to be a bit dry. I think I may have overbaked them.


Erol
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These tea cakes are delicious! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always amazing.


zaion fermin
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I've made these tea cakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they always disappear quickly!


Marie Gonzales
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These tea cakes were a hit at my last tea party. They were light, fluffy, and full of flavor. I received many compliments on them.


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