Southern tea cake should have the texture and taste of a sweet biscuit without being crunchy or stiff. The vanilla extract brings all the flavors together in harmony. There is a hint of nutmeg and ...

Tea Cakes are a staple in the South ... Many have a pinch of nutmeg. All have a soft texture, somewhere between a cookie and a biscuit and are lightly sweet. I opted for buttermilk and nutmeg.