The origin of tea cakes is quite clouded, but one thing is known. They were simply small, thin and crispy cakes that were served with afternoon tea in England, as well as early America when coffee was not available.
Over the generations, any cake that is small in size and easy to prepare can be designated a tea cake! So here is my version of the tea cake, with a decadently creamy icing not generally found on traditional tea cakes.
So grab your friends and family, and even the children, because the combination of peanut butter and jelly appeals to all ages.
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