Description
A delightful recipe for Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup raisins or currants
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins or currants and chopped walnuts, if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the batter for a citrusy flavor.
- You can substitute the raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots for a different taste.
- Enjoy these delightful treats with a cup of tea for an authentic experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg