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Vanilla Tea Cakes Recipe

Vanilla Tea Cakes Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful world of Vanilla Tea Cakes, where light and fluffy mini cakes meet the aromatic essence of lavender glaze. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon tea or a festive gathering—these charming treats are sure to impress everyone at your table. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of these delectable cakes ready in no time. Each bite offers a beautiful balance of sweetness and floral notes, making them a standout dessert that will leave your guests craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 1/2 cups Sifted Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Dried (Culinary Lavender Buds)
  • Optional: Culinary Dried Lavender for Sprinkling Over Teacakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In another bowl, whisk cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients while alternating with yogurt, buttermilk, and whole milk until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in dried culinary lavender buds.
  6. Fill greased mini cake tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the lavender glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and dried lavender buds until smooth.
  8. Once cooled slightly, drizzle glaze over each tea cake.

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