Tea cakes are small, round tea cakes with a sweet flavor. They're similar to doughnuts, but not as sticky or oily. Tea cakes have many different variations. The dough can be made with either yeast or baking powder as the leavening agent, and the two types of ingredients result in different shapes (spherical for the yeast varieties, and torpedo-like for those with baking powder). This is an excellent dessert to serve at your tea party. They are simple to make and can be incorporated into your tea menu. You can even have them pre-made in the refrigerator, making them easy to grab on your way out the door.