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These old-fashioned tea cakes are simple cookies that were traditionally served as a sweet compliment to tea. Now you can enjoy these delicious treats anytime with any beverage. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, beating until blended.
To make tea cakes, assemble all of your ingredients. Place the self-rising flour (see the recipe for quantity), sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Create a well. Add the remaining ingredients to the flour mixture and mix with a spoon until all of the flour has become moistened.
Southern tea cakes made the old-fashioned way. Simple ingredients just the way Granny made them. In a large bowl cream together butter and shortening until creamy. Mix in sugar until well combined. Mix in egg. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla bean paste. Set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes or until brown. Your Message… I was looking for this recipe because my dear mother used to make old fashioned Tea Cakes for me when I was little.
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