The soft centers and buttery vanilla flavor of these tea cakes are a key part of an unforgettable tea or coffee break.

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Old Family Recipe What else is there to do on a lazy afternoon but make some old fashioned tea cakes))) It has been a while ...

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Whether you're a veteran baker or trying to keep it simple with your home baking adventures, a no-fail sponge cake is an important part of your repertoire. Toothsome enough to eat on its own as a ...