Queen’s Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
A Vintage Recipe of Queen's Cakes Perfect for Tea Time
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter , softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup dried currant
1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherry , blotted well on paper towels
3 tablespoons coarse decorator sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
242
Sugar
26g
Fat
12g
Queen's Cakes are a type of vintage cake, dating back to the 18th century in England. They were traditionally served during tea time, along with other sweet and savory snacks. The cake batter is made with butter, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and sour cream, and then filled with dried currants and chopped maraschino cherries. Once baked, these cakes are topped with coarse sugar, adding a crunchy texture to its fluffy interior. These petite cakes are served in small portions and paired with a hot cup of tea, making them the perfect snack for a cozy afternoon with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Lightly grease and flour pan(s).
3.Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
4.In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and almond extract together until light and fluffy.
5.Beat in sour cream until just combined.
6.Add flour mixture in 2 batches, scraping the bowl after each addition.
7.Stir in currants and maraschino cherries.
8.Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
9.Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon coarse sugar on the top of each cake.
10.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

Queen’s Cakes are petite, fluffy, and loaded with buttery goodness.

These small cakes are the perfect snack for a tea party or quick breakfast.

CONS

These cakes contain butter and sugar, which are high in calories and fat.

Eating too many of these cakes can lead to health problems and excessive weight gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Queen’s Cakes are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
However, the dried currants in this recipe provide a good source of vitamins C and K, while almond extract has been linked to improved cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease.

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