Light summery treats!!!!
My Nanny loved to bake, both of my grandmother's did, and my own dear Momma
shared not just the recipes that came out if their kitchens, but also their LOVE and
passion for baking yummy sweets.
My Nanny loved to bake, both of my grandmother's did, and my own dear Momma
shared not just the recipes that came out if their kitchens, but also their LOVE and
passion for baking yummy sweets.
My husband, of course, gets all the credit for the cupcakes ;-)
Myself with Nanny, Grampy, (and little Pudding) circa 1972
My 2 absolute favorite desserts my Nanny baked were Apple Strudel and her
famous Tea Cake, which I have turned into cupcakes, of course! ;-) I am of
the mind that anything can become a cupcake.
This recipe is very easy and uses the simplest ingredients, ingredients most
of us have on hand at all times in our cupboards! Thus these are the absolute
perfect cupcakes to bring to a last-minute picnic or summer garden party! And as
far as sweets go, these cupcakes are light-weight as well, missing much of the
fattiness of butter and oil and tons of sugar.
Nanny's Tea Cake Cupcakes
Yield 12
Bake 350 for 20-22 minutes
1 cup sifted flour
4 cage-free eggs (separated)
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. Beat egg yolks until light.
Add sugar and beat until creamy.
Add sifted flour and water, alternating each until blended.
Fold in beaten egg whites.
Add salt, vanilla, and baking powder. I always use cupcake liners, but
if you prefer not to than do not grease the tins.
Remove to iron rack to cool before icing.
Icing
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
About 1 tablespoon milk, but add a bit at a time until you
have the right consistency
have the right consistency
Now don a lovely summery vintage apron, and you are
on your way to a summer party!!
on your way to a summer party!!
