4 English sweets to accompany five o'clock tea and travel straight to England
Afternoon tea is a popular custom in England, where simple, classic sweets accompany moments of pause and conviviality.
Unlike the formal ritual of tea, this custom values traditional English confectionery recipes, perfect for coffee, tea or another hot drink. Soft cakes are part of this tradition that has spanned generations. Here are 4 classic English pastries, ideal for a British-inspired afternoon snack.
1. Victoria sponge cake
Victoria Cake is a classic cake made in England, created in the 19th century and associated with Queen Victoria. Traditional at afternoon tea, it is one of the greatest symbols of English confectionery.
This cake, named after queen Victoria of England, is litteraly at the origin of the british afternoon tea. Moist and sweet, it will be perfect for a fancy tea wih friends.
2. Carrot cake
The carrot cake has its roots in England, where the use of carrots in cakes emerged as an alternative to sugar. Although it later became popular in other countries, especially the USA, its origins are linked to the English tradition.
A really simple carrot cake, that you can arrange with everything you want. Cinnamon lover ? Throw a teaspoon of it in the batter ! More a ginger type ? Then don't worry, add some to this fabulous cake !
3. Scones
The scone is a traditional sweet made in the United Kingdom, with a strong presence in England, where it has become an essential part of afternoon tea. It is one of the best-known symbols of English confectionery.
We love classic scones straight from the UK, and we melt with delight for this chocolate chip version! Easy and fluffy, we can assure you that you won't be able to resist it either ;-) We reveal all the steps to achieve this foolproof result ↓
4. Twix shortbread
Twix shortbread is inspired by traditional UK shortbread, a classic cookie that has been made in Britain for centuries. Twix, although an industrial sweet, was created in the UK, combining the British shortbread base with caramel and chocolate.
Shortbread + toffee + chocolate: admit it, this is a tempting dessert!
Mirella Mendonça
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