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Irish Tea Cake: A Simple Recipe to Delight Your Tastebuds

A delightful and simple Irish Tea Cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants optional
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If using, fold in the raisins or currants.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla.
  • You can also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste and added nutrition.

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