Description
Irish Tea Cake is a light, golden-brown cake with a soft, fluffy texture and a slightly sweet, crunchy top. It’s perfect for enjoying with tea or coffee, and can be served plain or dressed up with whipped cream and fruit.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients, then the milk, followed by the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Swap cinnamon with nutmeg or cardamom for a different flavor.
Add raisins or currants for a traditional Irish variation.
Serve with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or custard for extra indulgence.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
