Lemon Tea Cakes
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Delightful homemade lemon tea cakes featuring a bright citrus glaze and a tender crumb. These charming treats pair wonderfully with an afternoon cup of tea.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 14 mins | None | 14 dozen |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vinegar | None |
| 1/2 cup | Milk | None |
| 1/2 cup | Butter | Softened |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 | Egg | None |
| 1 tsp | Lemon Peel | Grated |
| 1 3/4 cups | Flour | None |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Soda | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | None |
Lemon Glaze
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon Juice | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Baking
- Combine the 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp lemon peel in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp soda, and 1/4 tsp salt until a dough forms.
- Drop the batter from a spoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
Step 2: Glazing
- Mix together the 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm tea cakes until coated.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked tea cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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