tea cake

noun

1
: a small flat cake usually made with raisins
2
: cookie

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Esparza makes a great olive oil chocolate tea cake. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 The signature tea is The Langham Blend: a distinctive blend of black teas with a smooth, balanced flavor, ideal for pairing with traditional tea cakes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The shop also offers a full vegan crepe menu; a small pastry case featuring homemade tea cakes, cookies and scones; an espresso bar with homemade syrups; and a cocktail menu. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tea cake

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea cake was in 1805

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“Tea cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20cake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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