Vanilla Bean Tea Cake with Glaze
A moist and flavorful tea cake infused with vanilla bean seeds, topped with a sweet glaze for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Butter and Sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Eggs and Vanilla
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 vanilla bean vanilla bean, seeds scraped
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Milk and Glaze
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk for glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla seeds.
- Mix dry ingredients separately, fold into batter with milk.
- Pour batter into pan, bake for 45 minutes, then cool.
- Whisk glaze ingredients, drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.