This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Old-Fashioned Pancakes See how to make classic diner-style pancakes. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes I

By: Ann

"Very old recipe, baked in a shallow pan like a madeleine."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

What to Drink?
	Sparkling wine
	Tea

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup light molasses
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a shallow (or, tea cake) pan.
Cream butter; gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add whole egg and egg yolk one at a time and beat until mixture is puffy light.
Measure molasses into milk. Add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients and liquid alternately to first mixture, mixing until smooth.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Frost with your favorite confectioner's icing. Cut into 1 x 2 inch slices.