Irish Tea Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If the batter seems too stiff, add an additional tablespoon or two of milk until a smooth consistency is achieved. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View 33 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-35 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature. (20-30 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Dust generously with confectioners' sugar just before serving.