RecipeClassic cinnamon teacakeThe ideal afternoon tea treat.May 22, 2022 2:00pm20 mins cookingServes 8PrintClassic cinnamon teacakeA classic recipe, this beautifully simple cinnamon tea cake is wonderfully light, fluffy and sweet, perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea as an afternoon treat.Looking for more tea cake recipes?Ingredients60 gram butter, plus 15g extra (both portions at room temperature)1/2 cup caster sugar, plus 1 tablespoon extra1 egg, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup self-raising flour1/3 cup cup milk1 teaspoon cinnamonMethod1Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).2Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until light and creamy. Stir in sifted flour and milk, beat lightly until smooth.3Spread mixture into well-greased 20cm sandwich tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.4Turn onto wire rack. Combine extra sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over cake. Serve warm with butter.The Latest from Australian Women's Weekly FoodRecipeRoast chicken with preserved lemonJun 23, 2022RecipeOur unbeatable lemon curd recipeJun 23, 2022RecipeSticky date pudding with butterscotch sauceJun 23, 2022RecipeChilli beef with cornbread dumplingsJun 23, 2022RecipeLamb shank shepherd's pieJun 23, 2022RecipeLemon butter almond sliceJun 23, 2022RecipeSavoury minceJun 23, 2022RecipeTraditional minestroneJun 23, 2022RecipeBanana and cinnamon muffinsJun 23, 2022RecipeCrunchy low-gi barsJun 23, 2022Gallery25 beautiful banana cakesJun 23, 2022RecipeExpress pizza doughJun 23, 2022RecipeRicotta gnocchi in fresh tomato sauceJun 23, 2022RecipeBeef and cheese pieJun 23, 2022RecipeChocolate and raspberry tartsJun 23, 2022More From Women's Weekly FoodRecipeOur best pancakes recipeRecipeHoney joysRecipeBaked breakfast oats with stone fruit and rhubarbKitchen TipsSingle cup vs weight in grams for common ingredients