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London Fog Cake

Delicious London Fog Cake with Earl Grey and Lavender Magic

This London Fog Cake combines the cozy flavors of Earl Grey tea and lavender into a moist and delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 tea bags Earl Grey Tea or 3 tablespoons of loose tea
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender dried, avoid extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured accurately with a digital scale
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated White Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or substitute with extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or substitute with whole milk and lemon juice/vinegar
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 cup Whole Milk warm
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lavender finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch light metal baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for London Fog Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Grind the Earl Grey tea leaves and culinary lavender in a food processor until finely ground. Sift to remove larger bits.
  3. Mix the flour, ground tea and lavender, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in eggs and vanilla bean paste.
  5. Gradually mix in buttermilk and the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 38-44 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Heat whole milk, steep it with extra Earl Grey tea and lavender for 15 minutes, then mix in sweetened condensed milk and a touch of vanilla.
  9. Prepare the frosting by grinding additional lavender and mixing softened butter and cream cheese, then incorporating powdered sugar and ground lavender.
  10. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk soak over the cake, letting it absorb.
  11. Spread the lavender cream cheese frosting generously over the cake and serve.
  12. Slice the cake and enjoy with a warm cup of tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. Measure flour accurately to avoid densifying the cake.

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