Irish Tea Cake With Glaze Recipe

Name: Irish Tea Cake With Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, at room temp-not margarine; 1 cup white sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temp; 1 3/4 cups white flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried currant; 2/3 cup buttermilk; Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, at room temp-not margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
1 3/4 cups white flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried currant
2/3 cup buttermilk
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place currants and 1/4 cup of flour in a small bowl and mix well to cover currants. Set aside.
3
Grease and dust a 9 inch loaf pan and cut out a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom, line and set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl on medium speed cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
5
Blend in eggs, then blend in cream cheese.
6
Mix or sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
7
Add a small amount of flour into butter mixture and blend well, then a small amount of buttermilk, then flour and repeat until both are well incorporated.
8
Stir in the currants and remaining flour, mix well and spoon into prepared loaf pan.
9
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the middle comes out clean.
10
Remove and let stand in the pan for 10 minutes.
11
The top will crack.
12
Free up sides with a knife and invert onto a cooling rack.
13
While still warm but not hot glaze cake and allow glaze to drip down sides.
14
Cool to room temp and serve.
15
Irish Whiskey laced whipped cream would be a nice touch.
16
For the glaze just whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, at room temp-not margarine, 1 cup white sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Irish Tea Cake With Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Tea Cake With Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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