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Tea Cake

Tea Cake

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Tea Cake is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic midday classic, uniquely celebrated for its cardamom-butter core and intense dense profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of eggless pound batter infused with a bold amount of ground cardamom and sliced almonds. Known for its sophisticated rustic-golden appearance and status as a world-famous mandatory treat in traditional high-end Indian afternoon tea services, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Teatime-Baking' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and aromatic, with the toasted nuts providing a unique professional-grade sensory lift. Best enjoyed plain. A mandatory choice for the refined food seekers.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Servings8 People
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (Maida)
3/4 cup Melted Butter
1 cup Caster sugar
1/2 cup Yogurt
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
Milk for consistency
Pinch of salt
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using salted butter is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade balanced flavor that enhances the cardamom.
  • Ensuring the almonds are sliced very thinly provides the absolute secret to achieving a superior professional-grade delicate crunch.
  • The addition of a little vanilla extract provides the essential professional-grade aromatic lift.
  • Always serve at room temperature specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade dense-but-soft finish is enjoyed.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 slice (80g))

Calories

240 kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

10g

Carbs

36g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.