The best of Queens, and best of herbs we owe To that bold nation which the way did show To the fair region where the sun doth rise, Whose rich productions we so justly prize.” “Venus her Myrtle, Phoebus has his bays Tea both excels, which she vouchsafes to praise. To support this idea, they look to 17th-century poet Edmund Waller who writes: The New York Times says that while the origins of tea are unclear, Portuguese Queen Catherine of Braganza (who married Charles II in 1662) made fashionable afternoon tea in English living rooms. Queen Catherine is credited with bringing the ceremony of afternoon tea to the court in the 17th century. Similar versions of almond cakes, called Bolo de Amêndoa, were often served for afternoon tea in the Portuguese Royal Court. Its flavorful and moist with a beautiful texture that pairs well with Earl Grey, any kind of black tea or even green tea, chamomile, or Ceylon Cinnamon. Whether that be served for Afternoon Tea or a simple tea with cake. I particularly like an Almond Cake for teatime. If you love rhubarb in the spring, you might want to take a peek at Anytime Rhubarb Almond Cake too. Obviously, I could keep going and going, but you get the idea. A cake for when you’re craving something sweet, a cake to keep for the week. Think, a unique birthday cake, an anniversary cake, or a holiday cake. Whether that be a Sunday cake with coffee, a teatime cake, a snacking cake, or even for a special occasion. It’s actually exactly what you would imagine, a cake that’s perfect… anytime. Easy ingredients you may already have on hand.Versatile for snacking, teatime, or special enough for holidays.A simple to make cake that’s slightly sweet.Or delightful unplanned, impromptu visits. Simple, slightly sweet, and wonderful to have around for sweet cravings during the week. This special cake with simple ingredients and incredibly rich texture is a favorite at my house. It’s an easy-to-make, incredibly moist, and delicious buttery snack cake perfect for, snacking, of course, but also for teatime, breakfast, with coffee, or for midnight cravings. This simple Almond Cake is really an Almond Anytime Cake.
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