Simple Teacake

ngredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. 1- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

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3. 2- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

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6. 3_ Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Stir in the vanilla extract.

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8. 4- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can result in a dense cake.

5- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

1. 6- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The exact baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it and adjust as needed.

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3. 7- Once baked, remove the teacake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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5. 8- Once the teacake has cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.

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7. 9-Slice and serve the teacake with a cup of tea or coffee.