Description
A moist and flavorful cake infused with the essence of Earl Grey tea and topped with a light vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, steep the Earl Grey tea leaves in warm milk for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder, alternating with the tea-infused milk.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- You can add lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Store the cake in an airtight container.
- This cake pairs well with a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: London Fog Cake, Earl Grey Cake, Tea Cake