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Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes

Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes for Cozy Afternoons

Enjoy these delicious Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes, perfect for a cozy afternoon with tea and a good book.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Victorian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt standard table salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder check that it’s fresh
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed) can swap for plant-based butter
  • 1 large egg replace with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup whole milk can be replaced with non-dairy alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional for extra flavor
For the Dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting the cakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then fold into the dry ingredients.
  5. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
  6. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  8. Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These tea cakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Consider freezing un-dusted cakes for longer storage.

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