Tea Cake - Easy To Make
A traditional Kerala sweet that balances richness with restraint. Made with jaggery, coconut, and a careful hand, the sweetness is warm rather than overwhelming — the kind of flavour that lingers.
Ingredientsfor 7 servings
- 2 cup All purpose flour maida
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 nos Egg
- 3/4 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1 cup Milk
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven for 400 F.
Step 2
Mix all dry ingredients and set aside (flour, cocoa, baking powder and soda).
Step 3
Beat egg and set aside.
Step 4
Mix the sugar and butter and add the beated egg and vanilla essence.
Step 5
Add dry ingredients ( flour) and milk alternatively.
Step 6
Pour the mixture to the cake tray.
Step 7
Baking is on 400 degree for 30-45 minutes.
Step 8
Note :- Can add 2 to 3 spoon cocoa powder.
Tip
Ghee quality matters enormously in traditional sweets. Use homemade ghee if you can — the flavour is incomparably richer.
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