Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Food coloring and icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into portions and color with food coloring if desired.
- Spoon into cupcake liners or mold into traditional tea cake shapes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then decorate with icing and sugar to resemble fog or London fog theme.
Notes
- For a more authentic Victorian look, use delicate icing patterns and edible glitter.
- Best served with a cup of tea to enhance the foggy London atmosphere.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Victorian British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
