The chef behind this sweet little cake is some one very close and special to me: my mom :) My mom is my culinary inspiration. She is always tearing recipes from magazines or buying new cookbooks to share delicious food with those she loves. She is also constantly trying out new breakfast and sweets recipes for the bed and breakfast she owns in Brenham, TX. When she ran across this orange tea cake recipe she and I decided to “test” it out for the b&b. I can’t remember if those cakes ever made it to the guests, but I do remember that they were delicious!

The cakes were light and sweet with just a subtle amount of orange flavoring. To give the glaze a stronger citrus flavor she added orange juice. I always like to add more than the suggested amount of flavoring or orange juice since powdered sugar has such an overpowering taste. You could also add a bit of orange zest for a stronger flavor and texture.

To find more delightful recipes and possibly a cute little b&b for your next weekend get-away stop by Tara Farms Bed and Breakfast.