teacake

American  

[tee-keyk] / ˈtiˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a small cake, cookie, tart, or the like, for serving with tea or punch.

2. (in England) a light, flat, sweet cake with raisins, usually buttered and served hot with tea.

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teacake British  

/ ˈtiːˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a flat cake made from a yeast dough with raisins in it, usually eaten toasted and buttered

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Etymology

Origin of teacake

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; tea + cake

Example Sentences

Sixty years ago, Tunnock's teacakes were banned from RAF flights after they exploded in a cockpit.

From BBC

The characters soar on ropes, make tumble passes, balance on each other, throw teacakes, dance to salsa and play musical instruments.

From Seattle Times

Juliet Campbell, of Bradleys Coffee Shop, said customers were eating teacake instead of sandwiches and drinking smaller coffees.

From BBC

Grolet serves his teacakes within five minutes of their coming from the oven.

From New York Times

I learned this lesson the hard way at Huckleberry when I baked three tall and proud pumpkin teacakes and unknowingly had forgotten the salt.

From Los Angeles Times