Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this enchanting Earl Grey Tea Cake, a tender and fragrant dessert infused with the aromatic flavors of bergamot. This cake is perfect for elegant brunches or cozy family gatherings, bringing a touch of warmth and nostalgia to your table. With its beautiful golden hue and delightful aroma, every slice promises a uniquely memorable experience that will impress even the toughest critics.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Steep Earl Grey tea leaves in ½ cup hot water for 5 minutes; strain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in cooled tea infusion and vanilla extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg