Sally Lunn is a yeast-raised cake that originated in Bath, England in the early 1800s. The cake is made with flour, sugar, butter, milk, and eggs, and is typically baked in the shape of an oval or rectangle. After baking, the cake is sliced, toasted, and buttered, and served with tea. In the Southern United States, individual Sally Lunns are often baked in muffin tins.
Delighting palates with its simplicity, the Sally Lunn teacake emerges as a classic treat, baked in a range of cake pans, each offering a distinct size. Served in its warm glory, this plain teacake takes center stage, inviting indulgence. It is traditionally enjoyed by splitting it open and lavishing it with a generous spread of butter. Alternatively, for a different twist, Sally Lunns can be relished when chilled, adorned with a luscious glaze that adds an enticing touch to its already delightful essence.