Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful fusion of Earl Grey tea and vanilla, topped with silky lavender frosting. This enchanting dessert transforms your favorite cup of tea into a stunning cake, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy afternoon treat. With its elegant layers and aromatic flavors, this cake is sure to leave everyone enchanted!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a small saucepan, simmer milk with tea bags for 10 minutes; set aside to steep.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and lavender extracts.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients and steeped milk to the butter mixture; combine without overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cakes and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with chai tea or citrus zest. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days.