Williamsburg Lemon Tea Cakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delightful lemon tea cakes combine buttery richness with tangy lemon flavor, perfect for afternoon tea, gatherings, or as a sweet treat to brighten any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 5 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp. flour

Instructions

  1. Blend the flour, butter or margarine, and confectioners sugar together and press into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
  3. Beat together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and additional flour, then pour over the baked layer while hot.
  4. Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into small squares when cool.
  6. They freeze well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

559 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 78.9g 29% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2730.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 257mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1538mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV
Contains Milk 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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