Best 2 Cream Tea Cakes Recipes
Welcome to the wonderful world of cream tea, where scones, a delightful crumbly pastry, take center stage, accompanied by the richness of clotted cream and the sweetness of jam. In this guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best cream tea cake recipes, promising a delectable experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic scones to innovative variations, we'll explore the secrets behind creating the perfect cream tea cake, ensuring a memorable teatime experience.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM TEA CAKES
'Cream cakes' are not a specific item, but a term that refers to a variety of goodies served at tea. Scones, cakes, buns, and biscuits may be spread with cream and/or jam. Here's a Lake District recipe for 'Upland's Biscuits'. When cool, sandwich in pairs with raspberry jam. A dollop of clotted cream on top, a pot of strong tea, aahhh!
Provided by Marc Boyer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until very soft. Add beaten egg, custard powder, flour, and salt. Knead well on a floured surface.
- Roll out and cut with a plain biscuit cutter. Bake for 10 minutes or until pale brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 638.3 mg, Sugar 17 g
SOUR CREAM TEA CAKES
This is so soft. And the icing? Well, it's delicious too. These were well received in the Test Kitchen. I can see more of these in my future!
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Cookies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl combine cake flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time stirring after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until combined. Gradually add in flour mixture combined. Chill dough for at least one hour in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll 3 tablespoons of dough into a ball. Use flour on your hands if needed. Place ball on baking sheet and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick, molding sides to keep round shape if necessary. Continue with remaining dough, placing each 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- 2. ALTERNATIVE: Roll out dough to a 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness. Cut out shapes, and bake on an parchment lined cookie sheet for 8 minutes.
- 3. FROSTING: Using an electric mixer combine butter and gradually add in confectioners sugar. When all sugar is added, pour in milk and vanilla and blend on medium until fluffy. Add in food color if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cream tea cakes.
- Make sure your butter is cold and cut into small pieces before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture in your cakes.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cakes tough.
- Bake the cakes in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they rise evenly.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Cream tea cakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cream tea cake that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special treat to bake, give one of these recipes a try.
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