Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the soothing flavors of Earl Grey tea and lavender in a light, fluffy cake. Perfect for any occasion, this enchanting treat will transport your taste buds to a cozy café in London with every bite. Serve it plain for a comforting experience or elevate it with whipped cream for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 2 tsp culinary-grade lavender buds
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Boil 1 cup of water and steep the Earl Grey tea bags with lavender buds for about 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time; add cooled tea infusion and mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture while alternating with milk until just incorporated.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg