Best 9 Lime Tea Cakes Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful pastry recipe that is both sweet and tangy? Look no further than lime tea cakes, where the zesty flavor of lime is perfectly balanced with the comforting taste of tea cakes. These delicate treats are perfect for tea parties, brunch gatherings, or simply as a sweet snack. With their soft and fluffy texture, lime tea cakes provide a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Let's explore the world of lime tea cakes, uncovering different variations and techniques to create a perfect batch that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LOW CARB LEMON-LIME TEA CAKES



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These old fashioned tea cakes bring back a delicious food tradition of the old south. If you don't have Zevia, just substitute fresh lime or lemon juice!

Provided by Wes Shoemaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 eggs
2 1/4 cup almond flour, sifted
1/2 cup oat fiber
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 Tablespoons Zevia Dry Lemon Lime Mixer (or fresh lime juice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. confectioner's erythritol (like Swerve)
2 tablespoons Zevia Dry Lemon Lime Mixer (or fresh lime juice)
zest of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
  • In a mixer, cream the butter 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl periodically.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add the liquid stevia and xanthan gum to the butter. Turn on high and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
  • With the mixer running on low, add the eggs one at a time.
  • Add 3 Tbps. of Zevia Dry Lemon Lime Mixer and the vanilla extract and mix on high for 3 more minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oat fiber and baking powder until combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the mixer with the wet ingredients and allow to mix on medium speed for a minute. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
  • Using a 1 oz. or 2 Tbsp. portion scoop, place scoops of batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 3" apart. Cover with more parchment paper and use a second baking sheet to press down on the tea cakes until they are 1/2" thick. Place the baking sheet of tea cakes into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Tea cakes should not be browned on top. Remove from oven and using a spatula, carefully remove the tea cakes onto a cooling rack.
  • Make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the stevia confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons of Zevia Dry Lemon Lime until a moderately thick glaze forms. Transfer to a small ziplock bag. Press the glaze into a corner of the bag, cut off a very small end of the corner of the bag and gently squeeze the glaze across all the cookies.
  • Sprinkle the cookies with the zest of 1 lime and allow the cookies and glaze to completely cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 cal

LEMON-LIME TEA CAKES



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Serve these delightful lemon-lime tea cakes as refreshing nibbles alongside your favorite tea.

Categories     lemon     dessert     citrus     cake     lime     tea cakes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 large eggs
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Coarse salt
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, 2/3 cup sugar, and lemon and lime zests on medium speed until light and creamy (not fluffy). Add lemon and lime juices along with eggs and beat to combine, scraping down bowl. With mixer on low, gradually add flour and salt and beat until blended. Divide batter among muffin cups (about 1 tablespoon each). Bake until cakes are golden around edges and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water and 2/3 cup sugar; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add lemon slices and rapidly simmer until peel turns translucent and lemon syrup thickens slightly, 5 minutes.
  • With a toothpick, poke holes all over tops of warm tea cakes in pan. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon lemon syrup over each cake. Let cakes cool slightly in pan; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Spoon lemon slices on top if desired.

LEMON-LIME TEA CAKES



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These luscious Lemon-Lime Tea Cakes are perfect for an afternoon gathering or a brunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 lemon (ends cut off), very thinly sliced and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, 2/3 cup sugar, and lemon and lime zests on medium speed until light and creamy (not fluffy). Add lemon and lime juices along with eggs and beat to combine, scraping down bowl. With mixer on low, gradually add flour and salt and beat until blended. Divide batter among muffin cups (about 1 tablespoon each). Bake until cakes are golden around edges and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water and 2/3 cup sugar; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add lemon slices and rapidly simmer until peel turns translucent and lemon syrup thickens slightly, 5 minutes.
  • With a toothpick, poke holes all over tops of warm tea cakes in pan. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon lemon syrup over each cake. Let cakes cool slightly in pan; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Spoon lemon slices on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 2 g

LIME TEA CAKES



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These tea cakes are great for many reasons. They're simple, make great year-around gifts, or a great dessert for a dinner. They would also make a great hostess gift. And...they're easy because the base is an angel food cake mix!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 mini-loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) angel food cake mix
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat the cake ingredients together for three minutes. Pour into 9 mini-loaf pans (or you could use a large Bundt pan) sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake 25 min (mini loaf pans) or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together the syrup ingredients over medium low heat.
  • Remove the cakes from the pan and place upside down on the wire rack with a pan underneath to catch any syrup. Poke holes in the bottoms with a skewer and drizzle on the syrup.
  • Cool cakes completely and turn right-side up.
  • Stir together the glaze ingredients and glaze cakes when completely cooled. Gift wrap in plastic and tie with a bow or store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 391.2, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 60.1, Protein 6.2

LEMON TEA CAKES



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Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Lemon     Summer     Chill     Potluck     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 36 3-inch (8-cm) madeleines

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
1 cup (200 g) sugar
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 3/4 cups (225 g) all-purpose flour (do not use unbleached flour)
3/4 cup (6 ounces; 185 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce; 15 g) unsalted butter, for buttering madeleine tins (see above)

Steps:

  • Place the eggs and sugar in a large bowl; then, using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat until lemon colored. Add the zest. Fold in the flour, then 3/4 cup melted butter.
  • Refrigerate the batter, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F(190°C.)
  • Butter the madeleine tins; then spoon in the batter, filling each well about three-fourths full. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden brown.
  • Remove the madeleines from their tins as soon as they're baked, and cool them on a wire rack. (Note: Wash the tins immediately with a stiff brush and hot water but no detergent so that they retain their seasoning.) The madeleines are best eaten as soon as they've cooled. They may, however, be stored for several days in an airtight container.

SPRING LIME TEA COOKIES



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These are light, buttery tea cookies bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for a spring day.

Provided by Christina Pierson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons lime juice
⅓ cup milk
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the milk, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the lime zest and milk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, blend into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, stir together the remaining lime juice and sugar. Brush onto cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 65.2 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

BUTTERMILK-LIME TEA BREAD



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Filled with refreshing citrus flavor, this quick bread made with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour is an all time favorite!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom and sides of 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, stir egg, buttermilk, oil, lime peel and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice with spoon until well blended. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just until moistened (some lumps will remain). Spread in pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Brush lime juice mixture over top of warm bread. Cool in pan on cooling rack 10 minutes; remove bread from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. When completely cool, wrap in plastic wrap. Bread is best served the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

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

MOIST LEMON TEA CAKES



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Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and cream cheese make for a winning combination.-Charlene Crump, Montgomery, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
5-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons 2% milk
3-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, extracts and lemon zest. Add flour; beat just until moistened., Fill greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops of cakes into glaze; place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Making Perfect Lime Tea Cakes:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh limes provide the best flavor for these cakes. If you don't have fresh limes on hand, you can substitute bottled lime juice, but the flavor will be slightly less intense.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cakes until they are just set: Overbaking the cakes will make them dry. Bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the cakes at room temperature: Lime tea cakes are best eaten within a few days of baking. Store them at room temperature in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Lime tea cakes are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or a special dessert, lime tea cakes are sure to please.

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