Cardamom Spiced Tea Cakes

Cardamom Tea Cakes are infused with warm, aromatic spices and a hint of citrus, essentially making these little cakes into bite-sized flavor bombs! Serve with post-dinner coffee, add them to your dessert table, or give as gifts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Cooling time 10

Total Time 45

Servings mini cakes

Calories 83kcal

Equipment

tea cake pan or mini muffin pan You can use a regular mini muffin pan, too!
mixing bowl
whisk
Mixing spoon or spatula

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoon butter melted and cooled slightly
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Zest of half an orange
Powdered sugar for dusting optional

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin or tea cake pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy release later.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Then, whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts. Use a rubber spatula to fold the mixture gently, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be smooth but not overworked to keep the cakes tender.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, fill each cavity of the prepared pan about three-quarters full. This ensures even baking and prevents the cakes from developing uneven bottoms.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cake; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs. The cakes should be lightly golden on top.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, lightly dust the cakes with powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish.

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