The tea cake is a humble yet profound baked good, originating from enslaved people in America, and represents a rich historical connection to heritage and home.
Despite its unassuming appearance, the tea cake has a storied past, evolving from yeasted British recipes to a distinct crumbly form often made with familial love.
Once freed, formerly enslaved African Americans preserved the tea cake recipe, taking it to new homes, as a symbol of resilience and cultural continuity.
Tea cakes, having traveled through the complexities of American history, become an invitation for connection, often enjoyed alongside coffee or tea.
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