Butterscotch Tea Krimpets
These delicious little finger cakes were inspired by TastyKake's Butterscotch Krimpets, which were my favorite as a child. I always thought they lacked a bit in the butterscotch flavor, so I amped it up and OMG are these ever tasty...even if they are not a TastyKake.
NOTE:
C = Cup, T = Tablespoon, t = teaspoon.
Tea found here: https://www.adagio.com/flavors/butterscotch.html
55 m 12Ingredients
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 T ground butterscotch tea leaves (Adagio.com)
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, softened.
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 2 lg eggs
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 C butterscotch tea, brewed and cooled. (Adagio.com)
- FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING:
- 1/2 C unsalted butter
- 1 C brown sugar, packed.
- 1/4 C butterscotch tea, brewed and cooled. (Adagio.com)
- 2 C powdered sugar
- 1 t vanilla extract
Directions
PREHEAT THE OVEN
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with Baker’s Joy (or any brand that contains flour).
PREPARE THE CAKE BATTER (Prep Time: 15 minutes):
a. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground butterscotch tea leaves.
b. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
c. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
d. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the brewed butterscotch tea, beginning, and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
BAKE THE CAKE (Bake Time: 20-25 minutes):
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
PREPARE THE BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING (Prep Time: 10 minutes):
a. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and brewed butterscotch tea. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
b. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
c. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. FROST THE CAKE (Prep Time: 5 minutes):
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the butterscotch frosting evenly over the top. Let the frosting set before cutting the cake into rectangular pieces to resemble the classic Krimpets shape
