Austrian Tea Cakes

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 24

Delicious Austrian Tea Cake recipe for your afternoon tea

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

289

Sugar

Fat

25g

Austrian Tea Cakes are a popular pastry in Austria, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. These small, round pastries are made with butter, powdered sugar, flour, salt, and ground hazelnuts or almonds. They have a delicate, nutty flavor and a crispy texture on the outside, while being soft on the inside.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
3.	Add the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
4.	Add the ground hazelnuts or almonds and mix well.
5.	Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
6.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7.	Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
8.	Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

PROS

These Austrian Tea Cakes are sweet, nutty, and crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside.

They are perfect for tea time with friends and family.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat due to the butter and ground nuts.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The hazelnuts in this recipe are a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, such as vitamin E and magnesium.

	1 cup butter , softened
	1/4 cup powdered sugar
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	2 cups ground hazelnuts or almonds
	powdered sugar for dusting