Best 8 Grannys Old Fashion Tea Cakes Recipes

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Granny's Old Fashion Tea Cakes are a delightful treat that has been passed down through generations. These classic tea cakes have a tender crumb, a sweet glaze, and a hint of citrus that will surely delight your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a simple breakfast pastry or a special dessert to serve at your next gathering, these tea cakes are sure to impress. With their easy-to-follow recipe and delightful flavor, they are a must-try for any baker or tea cake enthusiast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEEP SOUTH OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



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Southern tea cakes made the old-fashioned way. Simple ingredients just the way Granny made them.

Provided by Divas Can Cook

Categories     cookies     Dessert

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
lemon zest (1 small lemon)
1/2 vanilla bean (scraped)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl cream together butter and shortening until creamy.
  • Mix in sugar until well combined.
  • Mix in egg.
  • Mix in lemon zest and vanilla bean paste. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Turn dough onto a smooth surface and knead until dough is soft.
  • Shape into a disk and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes)
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Remove dough from fridge and plastic wrap.
  • Knead dough to soften it.
  • Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick.( I rolled the dough on parchment to prevent sticking)
  • Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circle shapes.
  • Place cookies on prepared pan about 2 inches apart. (see note)
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. (see note)
  • Remove from pan and place on cooling rack to finish cooling.
  • Once cooled store in airtight container.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



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A soft teacake that is best when one to two days old. You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drop of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.

Provided by RGA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 53m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Knead dough for a few turnns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by CriminalxIntent

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1.In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Knead dough for a few turnns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm. 2.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. 3.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

GRANDMOTHER'S OLD-TIME TEA CAKES



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My grandmother would always have a plastic tub of these cookies waiting for us when we would come to visit. This is a very old Southern recipe--my grandmother cooked for many years with a wood-burning stove, so the baking temperature is approximate. You may need to adjust the temperature up or down, depending upon your oven. Of all the wonderful things that she made, these were the best! They are great with milk or coffee, and they are a much-loved family favorite.

Provided by gijoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix shortening and sugar together with pastry blender or two forks.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into shortening/sugar mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
  • Sift dry ingredients in with wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Dough should be the correct consistancy to roll, so you may need to add or decrease the dry ingredients as necessary.
  • Place dough on lightly floured board or pastry cloth and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut cookies with round cookie cutter (my grandmother used a 2-inch biscuit cutter) and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until just beginning to brown. Don't overcook!
  • Store in a covered tin or plastic container.

GRANNY'S TEA CAKES



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Make and share this Granny's Tea Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 -1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
sugar

Steps:

  • Cream shortening in a large bowl; gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in extract.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • Cut with a 2 3/4 inch round cookie cutter; place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
  • Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.

GRANNY'S OLD - FASHION TEA CAKES



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HERE IS A TASTE OF CHILDHOOD! These will take you back to those warm summer days in Grandma's kitchen!

Provided by Darla Hill @ladyhill

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter
1 - egg
3 tablespoon(s) milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter; add sugar and well beaten egg. Add salt and flavoring. Sift flour and baking powder. Add slowly to mixture, alternating with milk until mixed. Roll 1/8 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



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These soft tea cakes are made with rich cookie dough. They taste best when they are one to two days old. You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drops of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; stir into creamed mixture.
  • Knead dough for a few turns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

GRANDMA'S TEA CAKES



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When I was a child, these golden cookies were a special treat from my grandmother, who often invited me to tea parties at her house. Now when I make these cookies. I remember those warm special times.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and extract; beat well. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Chill for 1-2 hours. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool 1 minute on pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth, even batter.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent curdling.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder in three additions, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full to allow for rising during baking.
  • Bake the tea cakes in a preheated oven for even cooking and a golden brown crust.
  • Allow the tea cakes to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store leftover tea cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Granny's Old Fashion Tea Cakes are a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. These simple yet delicious tea cakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With their moist, fluffy texture and sweet, buttery flavor, they are a delightful treat that will bring back memories of Grandma's kitchen. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try and enjoy a taste of the past.

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