Best 3 Aunt Burvins Southern Tea Cakes Recipes
**Aunt Burvin's Southern Tea Cakes: A Journey Through Sweet Delights**
In the realm of Southern baking, Aunt Burvin's Southern Tea Cakes stand as delectable treasures that have been passed down through generations. These delicate pastries, often enjoyed alongside a hot cup of tea, possess a charm that transcends time. Their tender crumb, buttery flavor, and hint of lemon zest create a symphony of flavors that captivates the senses. This article presents a collection of recipes that pay homage to Aunt Burvin's legacy, offering variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From classic tea cakes that evoke nostalgia to gluten-free and vegan adaptations, these recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience and a taste of Southern hospitality.
SOUTHERN TEA CAKES
There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for dessert. I loved them when I was a child, and they're still a special treat. In fact, I've never met anyone who doesn't like these cookies. They're so simple and quick to make.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour; mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-1/2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLACK FOLKS SOUTHERN TEA CAKE RECIPE
What are Black folks tea cakes?An African American Southern dessert, Black folks tea cake is a sweet little biscuit. Light, airy, and sometimes compared to soda bread or pound cake. Tea cakes are a traditional African American treat that date's back to the 1600s.
Provided by Shaunda Necole
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium-size bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, sour cream, mayonnaise, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well blended to make the tea cake batter.
- Sift together the remaining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg over a sheet of parchment paper large enough to fit your baking sheet.
- Fold the parchment paper to pour the sifted flour mixture into the tea cake batter and then mix again.
- Add the batter to a lightly floured surface and roll the dough to approx ¼ inch thickness. This is where the extra cup of flour will come in handy to help with rolling because the dough is sticky!
- Cut out the tea cakes with a 2 ½" up to 3″ biscuit cutter. (I used a 2 ¾" biscuit cutter.)
- Place the rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet about one inch apart. (You may need to bake more than 1 batch if all your rounds don't fit on your baking sheet.)
- Bake until light brown (but don't let them get too brown!). 5-6 minutes in the conventional oven and 3-4 minutes in the Instant Pot Omni Plus oven. (Tea cakes don't take long to bake, so keep a close eye on them to avoid burning! Like a biscuit, you want them firm on the outside and fluffy on the inside.)
- Optional: When the tea cakes are finished baking and cooling, optionally make the lemon glaze frosting by combining the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Mix well with a whisk to remove any lumps from the powdered sugar.
- Use a small spatula or spoon to drop a dollop of icing onto each cooled tea cake. The icing will harden in about 5 minutes.
- Optionally, garnish this Southern Black folk tea cake recipe with a sprinkle of lemon zest, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AUNT AVA'S BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE
Aunt Ava is a next door neighbor who became family to me when I moved into her neighborhood. I had no family nearby to give me a hand when I went through 11 years of illness and then the birth of twins, my third and fourth daughters. She adopted me and treated me like I was family and shared all her special recipes with me. She passed on about 10 years ago but I miss her so much. She'll always hold a special place in my heart and her recipes will continue to nourish my body and soul for years to come. Bon appetit--
Provided by plantfreek
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 15-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350degrees*.
- Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan or 2 8in. round cake pans.
- Measure all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Blend for 30 seconds on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl down. Blend on high speed for 60 seconds, scraping bowl occassionally.
- Pour into prepared pans. Smack pans gently on counter to get rid of any air bubbles.
- Bake 9 x 13 for 45 minutes; 8 inch rounds for 30-40 minutes or until wooden toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Frost cake with your favorite frosting**.
- Notes: *Many home ovens have widely varying oven temperatures. Buying an oven thermometer at your local discount store will cost you about $3 and guarantee you will have great success in your cake & other baking endeavors. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and place the thermometer in the back of oven. After 5 minutes,check the thermometer and move it to the left side then the right side and then the front of your oven. Adjust your oven settings accordingly to how far off 350 degrees the temps are in your oven. Many of you will be surprised at just how far off a brand new oven can be. $3 is a small price to pay for successful baking. **When baking this cake in 8 inch rounds, I spread a thin layer of my cream cheese frosting on top of the first layer and then slice a couple of bananas on top of the frosting and then place the second layer on top and finish frosting the cake with the rest of the cream cheese frosting. When I bake it in x 13 pan, I like to toast coconut on a cookie sheet and after frosting the cooled cake with either my cream cheese frosting or my butter pecan frosting, I sprinkle the toasted coconut on top of the frosted cake. Either variation pleases my family and friends. Using your imagination you can customize this into your own family favorite.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 304, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter. This will help you control the amount of salt in the recipe and prevent the tea cakes from becoming too salty.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the tea cakes light and tender.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the tea cakes tough.
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the tea cakes to hold their shape.
- Bake the tea cakes until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the tea cakes cool completely before glazing them. This will help the glaze to set properly.
Conclusion:
Aunt Burvin's Southern Tea Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, delicate flavor, and beautiful glaze, these tea cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Aunt Burvin's Southern Tea Cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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