teacake

teacake
/tee"kayk'/, n.
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.
[1820-30, Amer.; TEA + CAKE]

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