There's just something magical about a tea party—delicate teacups, pretty pastries, and good company make for the most amazing afternoon. Whether you're hosting a fancy garden tea, a beautiful bridal ...

TerryRaleigh was looking for an old-fashioned tea cake made with shortening or butter. Several readers responded, including Helen Foster with this recipe for a delicious, simple sugar-type cookie.

Lemon-myrtle, lavender-Earl Grey, hazelnut-orange -- the selection of tea cakes from Valerie Confections screams spring. Assistant Food editor Betty Hallock is a fan: “They’re moist, dense and not too ...

Make no mistake, Queen Elizabeth absolutely loved chocolate. In fact, her birthday cake was always a big chocolate confection ...

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cane sugar2 large eggs at room temperature2 tablespoons loose black tea of choice1 cup buttermilk, Greek or whole milk yogurt1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract1 cup olive oil ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Inspired by her Atlanta upbringing, Mehreen ...

Think of Etha Robinson as the Johnny Appleseed of pastry. Her mission, rather than planting apple trees, is to plant the idea of reviving the tea cake, a little cookie that has a lot of historical ...