Kerrin’s Belgian Tea Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Kerrin's Belgian Tea Cake - A Cake for Tea-Time Treats!
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup caster sugar
1 cup self raising flour
1 pinch salt
60 g butter
2 eggs , beaten
60 ml hot water
1 tablespoon walnuts , chopped
1 lemon , juice and zest of
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
1 can fruit , drained keep syrup aside
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons custard powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
340
Sugar
34g
Fat
11g
Kerrin's Belgian Tea Cake is a traditional cake that is often served in Belgium with tea or coffee. This cake is easy to make and has a lovely lemony flavour, making it a great option for tea-time treats. The fruit custard adds an extra layer of flavour and makes it a perfect dessert option. The cake is moist and fluffy with a lovely texture, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C.
2.Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
3.Add eggs and beat until just combined.
4.Sift flour and salt over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
5.Add hot water, lemon juice and zest, and walnuts. Mix well.
6.Transfer the batter into a greased cake tin.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
8.Allow cake to cool in the tin.
9.In a saucepan, combine sugar, custard powder, and water. Heat mixture over medium-high heat and allow it to thicken.
10.Add the drained fruit and syrup to the saucepan and cook until syrup is thickened. Stir in custard powder and cook for another minute.
11.Serve the tea cake with the fruit custard.

PROS

The Kerrin’s Belgian Tea Cake is a delicious cake that is easy to make and perfect for tea-time treats.
It is moist and fluffy with a lovely lemony flavour.
The fruit custard complements the cake perfectly, making it a great dessert option.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and may not be suitable for those on a low-sugar diet.
It is also not gluten-free.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Kerrin’s Belgian Tea Cake is not the healthiest option, it does have a few health benefits. Lemon juice and zest contain vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Walnuts are also a good source of healthy fats and protein.

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