Teacake recipes

While the teacake can be a spiced uncrossed hot cross bun, we've also got Paul Hollywood's marshmallow teacake that will certainly make an impression.

The ‘tea’ in teacake refers to the time of day they were commonly served rather than to any ingredient. Soft fruited teacakes were often a substantial substitute for a formal meal. Particularly in the northwest of England, a ‘teacake’ can also mean a large flat soft white bread roll, devoid of fruit, and often served filled with, for example, ham or corned beef.