Bake the Perfect Tea Cake with Garden Flavours!
Discover the joy of home baking with our easy Vanilla and Pistachio Tea Cake recipe, made delightful by Garden Flavours' rich and aromatic essences. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned baker, our premium Vanilla and Pistachio essences ensure a delicious, foolproof treat that's perfect for any gathering or a cozy afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds (almond meal)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Garden Flavours Vanilla Essence
- 1 teaspoon Garden Flavours Pistachio Essence
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, or use parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flavours:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Add the Garden Flavours Vanilla Essence and Pistachio Essence and mix until even.
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Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
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Add Pistachios:
- Fold in the chopped pistachios evenly.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
This Vanilla and Pistachio Tea Cake is a testament to how simple and enjoyable baking can be with the right ingredients. Garden Flavours' essences bring out the rich, nuanced flavors that make this cake a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect your baking skills and impress your guests with this delectably moist and flavorful cake, a true celebration of taste made possible by Garden Flavours.
Enjoy your baking adventure with the luxurious touch of Garden Flavours!