Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful and sophisticated dessert that captures the cozy essence of your favorite tea. With its light and fluffy texture infused with aromatic Earl Grey tea and vanilla, this cake is topped with a luscious lavender-infused frosting that adds a unique floral touch. Perfect for any celebration or just a special treat, this delicious cake will transport you to a charming café with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea (cooled)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Lavender extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Brew 2 tablespoons of loose Earl Grey tea in boiling water, strain, and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and cooled tea to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg