Ingredients
Topping
Method
1.
Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan.
2.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar together, until pale. Beat in egg and vanilla well.
3.
Fold in flour alternately with milk, until combined. Spoon mixture evenly into recesses.
4.
Bake 12-15 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5.
To make topping, while cakes are still hot, brush top with extra butter; sprinkle with combined sugar and cinnamon.
6.
Serve teacakes warm or cooled.
Mini cinnamon tea cake tips
To make a light, fluffy teacake, it is important to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, until mixture is as light and white as possible.
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