Frosted Tea Cakes Tested Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Zest of 1 large lemon

2 1/4 cups (295 grams) all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar (icing or powdered sugar), sifted

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk or light cream

Assorted food colors (if desired)

Lemon Zest - The yellow outer rind of the lemon that contains the fruit's flavor and perfume.  The rind being the outer skin of the lemon which consists of both the yellow zest and white membrane (pith).

Description

These Delicious Frosted Tea Cakes Have A Soft And Buttery Texture And They Are Iced With A Sweet And Creamy Confectioners Frosting.

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