Tea Cakes

14 ingredients13 steps24 cupcakes
Paula Deen
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Ingredients

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  • Cupcakes

  • Arnold Palmer Frosting

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until hot to the touch. Place tea bags in hot milk, and let steep for 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove and discard tea bags. Let milk cool. Reserve 1/2 cup for frosting.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with paper liners.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

  5. 5

    Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

  6. 6

    Add 1/2 cup milk and tea mixture, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.

  7. 7

    In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

  8. 8

    Gradually add dry mixture into the wet ingredients.

  9. 9

    Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.

  10. 10

    Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

  11. 11

    Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

  12. 12

    Prepare Arnold Palmer Frosting:

  13. 13

    Spread or pipe frosting evenly over cooled cupcakes.

💡 Cook's Notes

Paula Deen's "Arnold Palmer" cupcakes, which use brewed tea as a flavoring.

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