Description
A delightful spread for a festive Christmas afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Assorted teas
- Fresh fruits for garnish
- Jam and cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Serve with tea, jam, and cream.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for garnish.
- Adjust sugar based on preference.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon for flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: christmas afternoon tea