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.

Shoukat Abbasi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These tea cakes are delicious and they are so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Lookz Rhoo
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I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I sold out of them quickly. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


David Mulder
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These tea cakes are so good! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


NUMAN MAHAR MAHAR KING
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I was looking for a simple and delicious lemon tea cake recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Bussiness Ideas
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These tea cakes are the perfect afternoon snack. They are light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is refreshing. I love that they are not too sweet.


Xamdi Axmed
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these tea cakes were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is subtle and the glaze is not too sweet. I would definitely make these again.


NEXXR GAMING
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I made these tea cakes for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Sayed Adil Sahibzada
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These lemon tea cakes are so moist and delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.