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 ...

This jewel-toned tea cake recipe pairs in-season blood oranges with rosemary and cardamom for a fragrant, lightly sweet ...

Juneteenth, the day when many African-Americans mark the end of slavery, is also associated with traditional foods from the black community. One... Think of Etha Robinson as the Johnny Appleseed of ...

Perfect buttery easy Russian Tea Cakes – this nostalgic recipe is always a huge hit and takes just a few simple ingredients- I love making these every Christmas! Russian Tea Cake Cookies can be made ...

Let’s file this in the ever-expanding “Be Careful What You Ask For” file. Last week in this space I relayed a message from a reader, a plaintive cry for help regarding an old-fashioned recipe from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ground hazelnut meal adds a delicate nutty component to these tea cakes, which are the perfect size for an afternoon pick-me-up ...

The beauty of a snack cake is that you don’t have to cover it in buttercream and you can eat it in the morning with a cup of tea, as an afternoon snack, or as a post-dinner treat. You can enjoy it any ...

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 ...

Former teacher Etha Robinson with her own tea cakes. She's hoping to revive the food that used to be a traditional treat in the African-American community. Think of Etha Robinson as the Johnny ...

The original “Tartine” came out in 2006, which feels like eons ago. Inspired by the San Francisco bakery of the same name, the book became an instant classic for bakers who love pretty tarts and ...