Retro Collection - Tea Cakes

Delicate, tender tea cakes with a sophisticated citrus-vanilla twist

We first discovered these heavenly tea cakes on a cold winter's day after exploring the rolling hills of Virginia's Piedmont region. Tucked away in a forgotten corner of the Potomac Valley stood a charming Russian tea house, its windows glowing warmly against the frost-covered landscape. The proprietress welcomed us with steaming tea and these delicate treats that melted on our tongues, creating a memory so precious we knew we had to recreate it for you.

This retro recipe captures the sophisticated citrus-vanilla flavors that defined mid-century entertaining. Made with premium ingredients and time-honored techniques, these delicate tea cakes bring back the gracious hospitality of a bygone era when homemade treats were served with pride and every gathering felt special.

Premium Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), malted barley flour, cane sugar, our signature Orange Vanilla Sugar blend (pure orange extract with alcohol, water & orange oil, plus vanilla extract with propylene glycol & caramel color), and kosher salt.

Simple Baking Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F

Mix: In large bowl, cream together:

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup butter, room temperature

Combine: Sift package contents onto butter mixture and stir until dough forms

Chill: Refrigerate dough at least 1 hour

Shape & Bake: Form into 2-inch balls, place on lined baking sheet, and bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden

Finish: Cool on wire rack and glaze or ice when cooled.  Our espre

Yields approximately 24 delicate tea cakes