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Classic Irish Tea Cake

Classic Irish Tea Cake That Will Elevate Your Afternoon Tea

Classic Irish Tea Cake is a delightful treat that pairs beautifully with tea, offering a light and fluffy texture with a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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