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London Fog Cake with Earl Grey & Lavender Recipe

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  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This London Fog Cake is a delicate and fragrant dessert inspired by the beloved Earl Grey tea latte. Infused with aromatic Earl Grey and culinary lavender, the moist cake is soaked with a tea-infused milk mixture and topped with a luscious lavender cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect treat for tea lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (12 g) loose leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender
  • 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk

Milk Soak Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) Earl Grey tea
  • 1/2 tbsp (1 g) culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender
  • 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz (226 g) cold cream cheese
  • 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Optional: Purple food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Grind Tea and Lavender: Pulse the 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea and 1 tbsp culinary lavender in a food processor until finely ground. Sift this mixture through a mesh sieve to remove any large, coarse pieces for a smooth batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground tea and lavender mixture, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer on high speed, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar for about two minutes. The mixture should become pale, light, and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Follow by mixing in the vanilla bean paste until the batter is smooth.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the buttermilk and dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture in alternating portions on low speed. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the Milk Soak: Heat the whole milk until steaming. Steep 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea and 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender in the hot milk for 15 minutes. Strain out the solids and stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste to create a flavorful soak.
  9. Make the Lavender Frosting: Beat softened butter on high speed for five minutes until light and fluffy. Add the cold cream cheese, sifted culinary lavender, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired for a lavender hue.
  10. Assemble the Cake: Trim a thin layer off the top of the cooled cake to level it if needed. Poke small holes evenly across the cake surface using a skewer or fork. Pour the prepared milk soak slowly over the cake to saturate it. Finally, spread the lavender cream cheese frosting evenly over the soaked cake. Chill if preferred before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality loose leaf Earl Grey and culinary lavender for the best flavor intensity.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
  • The milk soak keeps the cake moist and intensifies the tea flavor.
  • Chilling the cake after frosting helps the frosting set and enhances sliceability.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-inspired

Keywords: London Fog Cake, Earl Grey cake, lavender cake, tea-infused cake, cream cheese frosting, floral dessert, British dessert, afternoon tea cake

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