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Easy Earl Grey Cake with creamy London Fog Frosting, perfect for tea lovers.

Easy Earl Grey Cake with London Fog Frosting

A comforting and sophisticated cake infused with Earl Grey tea, complemented by a creamy vanilla frosting that captures the essence of a London Fog latte.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 bags Earl Grey tea bags Can also use loose leaf tea.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk is preferred.
London Fog Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp strong Earl Grey tea Steeped in warm cream or milk.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm. Steep the Earl Grey tea in the warm milk for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and cool the milk.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the cooled milk, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the strong Earl Grey tea, and mix until fluffy and spreadable.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Spread the London Fog frosting over the cooled cake.
  2. Decorate with optional toppings such as culinary lavender, lemon zest, or a sprinkle of loose Earl Grey tea.

Notes

For a taller cake, bake in multiple layers. This cake stores well for a day at room temperature; refrigerate for longer storage.