Description
Experience the enchanting flavors of London Fog Cake, a delicious dessert that blends the aromatic essence of Earl Grey tea with rich vanilla and subtle lavender notes. This inviting treat is perfect for tea parties, birthdays, or simply to brighten your day. Every bite delivers a moist and fluffy texture that transports you to cozy afternoons spent sipping tea. Easy to prepare, this visually stunning cake will impress your guests and evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, warm 1 cup of milk. Steep the Earl Grey tea bags for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and lavender buds.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Remove tea bags from milk, then gradually mix in steeped milk into the butter mixture. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (81g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg