Old Tea Cake Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Old Tea Cake offers a tender, sweet treat with a hint of vanilla, perfect for tea time or as a simple dessert, appealing to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together to make tea cakes.
  2. Roll out the dough like biscuits.
  3. Cut with a biscuit cutter.
  4. Bake in a 350°F oven until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 71g 26% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12540.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 367.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1593.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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