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Strawberry Lemonade Marbled Tea Cakes

Sweet strawberries and tart lemons are marbled to make a delicious Valentine's Day tea cake! Seasonal fruits are my favorite way to add a pop of color and flavor to the winter blues.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Wait Time1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seasonal Recipes
Servings: 12 tea cakes

Ingredients

  • cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Juice of two lemons
  • Strawberry jam

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl
  • In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugar until fluffy and creamy
  • To wet mixture, add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and whisk to combine
  • Slowly add dry mixture to wet and mix until fully incorporated
  • When a very soft dough forms, place in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes
  • Prepare a large clean surface for rolling the dough Sometimes it helps to roll out on baking paper or a silicone baking mat
  • Flour surface very well and roll out the dough to form a rectangle a little less than a quarter inch thick
  • Add a thin even layer of strawberry jam to the dough rectangle. How much you use will depend on how much strawberry flavor and color you prefer.
  • Use your baking paper or mat to gently roll up the dough as tightly as you can to create a dough log
  • Wrap the log in plastic wrap, or a slightly damp towel before placing in the freezer. Leave in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden
  • Pull your dough log from the freezer and place back on the clean surface.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
  • Carefully release your log from the plastic wrap and the baking paper or mat
  • Using string, slowly slice your log into 1/2 inch pieces
  • Place each piece in a greased muffin tin or stoneBake for 8-10 minutes
  • Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!