What are Tea Cakes?
Tea cakes are simple cookies that are intended for use as a treat along with the serving of tea. Usually small in size and made with simple ingredients, the modest but tasty tea cake is supposed to compliment the tea that is served. Generally, tea cakes are coated with a thin layer of confectioner’s sugar, although that is not always the case. With a slightly sweet taste, just about any tea party will include the offering or at least one type of tea cake.