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Easy Earl Grey Cake with Lavender Honey Frosting on a decorative plate.

Earl Grey Cake with Lavender Honey Frosting

An easy yet sophisticated cake infused with Earl Grey tea, topped with a sweet lavender honey frosting, perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baked, Contemporary
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt A pinch
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or buttermilk
  • 2-3 bags Earl Grey tea Loose leaf also works, ensure finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter Creamy
  • 2-3 cups Powdered sugar Add more if frosting is too strong
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 pinch Culinary lavender Crushed for flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or cream To achieve spreadable consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Infuse the milk by warming it until just hot, add the Earl Grey tea bags, and let steep for about 5 minutes. Squeeze bags gently and cool the milk.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pans.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and cooled Earl Grey milk, mixing gently until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into greased pans and bake for approximately 22-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Frosting
  1. Beat the butter until creamy, then slowly add the powdered sugar and mix in the honey.
  2. Crush a pinch of culinary lavender and mix it into the frosting, adding a splash of milk or cream to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  3. Once the cake is fully cooled, frost the top and sides as desired.

Notes

For a rustic look, spread frosting simply on the top of the cake. Add optional decorations like a drizzle of honey or lemon slices before serving.