Are you craving a sweet treat that evokes the charm of simpler times? Look no further than our curated collection of old fashioned tea cakes II. These delectable delights are reminiscent of grandma's kitchen, where the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air and every bite was a nostalgic journey. From classic pound cakes to tender sponge cakes, and flavorful crumb cakes, our recipes cater to various tastes and preferences. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, you'll be able to recreate these timeless treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure to savor the flavors of the past.
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GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES
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
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
OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES II
This delightful buttery cookie recipe has stood the test of time. Have some with an old fashioned cup of tea.
Provided by Jacquetta Peace
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Tea Cakes and Biscuits Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Stir in eggs, and beat well. Sift together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should brown slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 99 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES
My grandmother made these for my mom when she was growing up and in turn my mother baked these for me. Some of my favorite memories are of coming home from school and having aplate of freshly baked tea cakes waiting for me.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs in a mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the baking powder Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk.
- Stir into the creamed mixture.
- Add the salt and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Press with a damp cloth wrapped around the bottom of a glass.
- Bake at 350*F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.1, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 704.4, Carbohydrate 131.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 68, Protein 11.4
OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES
These are the cookies from my childhood. The recipe is originally from the Red River Cookbook of Shreveport LA, published in 1953. This makes the perfect sugar cookie dough for cutting out shapes. The dough is relatively easy to work with and does not seem to toughen up with repeated rollings. Best of all, the cookies do not puff up, they retain the shape they were cut into. The cooled cookies are slightly crisp, very thin, and have almost a shortbread texture. The dough will freeze in rolls for slicing or shaping at a later date. The yield will depend on the size of cookie cutter you are using. We normally end up with about 4 pans full of cookies. If you keep to simple shapes, the cookies pack and travel well with minimal breakage.
Provided by gourmetmomma
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg.
- Sift flour and baking powder together.
- Add to first mixture.
- Add vanilla.
- Roll on floured board to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutter. (I use powdered sugar to roll out the cookies, it makes life a bit more fun for my kids). If the dough gets a little hard to work with (on the 2nd or 3rd rolling of "scraps"), form a ball and place it (wrapped) into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let the dough firm back up.
- Decorate with colored sugar and sprinkles if you want to do so before baking.
- Bake 7 - 10 minute in oven, preheated to 350 degrees.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before removing to a cooling rack with a flat metal spatula (pancake turner). Cool completely before decorating with icing.
- I've tripled this recipe without any issue. If you scale up, keep most of the dough in the refrigerator and work a reasonable quantity at a time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3426.3, Fat 192.2, SaturatedFat 118.6, Cholesterol 699.5, Sodium 1565.5, Carbohydrate 389.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 151.5, Protein 40.5
Conclusion
The old-fashioned tea cakes are delicious and easy to make. The batter is simple to prepare and comes together quickly. You can use any glaze you like, but the classic powdered sugar glaze is always a favorite. Tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover cake batter, or you can make a double or even a triplicate the recipe if you want to make more. Tea cakes are perfect for serving at parties and gatherings, or you can just enjoy them yourself with a cup of tea or coffee. And the following are some tips to make the tea cakes even better:
- Use high-quality ingredients.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Do not over-knead the batter.
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
- Bake the tea cakes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Let the tea cakes cool completely before glazing.
If you follow these tips, you'll be able to make delicious old-fashioned tea cakes that everyone will love.
Conclusion
There you have it! Old-fashioned tea cakes that are not only delicious but easy to make. You can follow the simple recipe above and you’re good to go. Just a few more reminders:
- These tea cakes are perfect for tea parties and other special gatherings.
- They are a great way to use up leftover cake batter.
So next time you are looking for a simple yet delicious treat, consider making these tea cakes.
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