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Homemade Butter Tea Cake

Cultural Context

Butter tea cake is a classic American dessert often enjoyed with tea or coffee. Its origins trace back to home baking traditions where simple ingredients were transformed into a moist, flavorful cake. This cake is a staple at gatherings, often served at afternoon teas or family celebrations. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating fruits or spices, but the traditional butter tea cake remains a beloved comfort food across the United States.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta provides a lighter texture and is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a cake pan.

3

Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5

Stir in vanilla extract until combined.

6

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour.

8

Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

9

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

10

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

12

Prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.

13

Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and drizzle with heavy cream if desired.

14

Slice and serve with tea.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

cake panmixing bowlelectric mixerwhiskspatulawire rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Butter CakeTea Cake

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