Ingredients
This tea cake is sure to please with its delicious, rich flavors. To make the best tea cake, you'll need: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, tea leaves, and a dash of your favorite tea extract.
Making the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and add the vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined. Add the tea leaves and tea extract and stir until everything is combined.
Baking the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
Surprise Ingredient
The secret to making the best tea cake is the addition of a surprise ingredient: chocolate chips! Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter before baking to add a rich, decadent flavor.
The Perfect Finishing Touch
To finish the cake, dust it with powdered sugar and serve with a cup of tea. Enjoy!