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London Fog Cake

Savor Every Bite of This Irresistible London Fog Cake

This London Fog Cake combines Earl Grey tea and lavender for a delightful twist on classic flavors, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 teaspoons Earl Grey Tea Use loose leaf or tea bags.
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender Ensure it's culinary-grade.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure using a scale for accuracy.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar You can reduce if preferred.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with extract.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can make using milk and lemon juice.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk For the milk soak.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk For soaking.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Cold.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • a few drops Purple Food Coloring Optional.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch light metal baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for London Fog Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x9 inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Finely grind the Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender together, then sift to create a powdery blend.
  3. Mix all-purpose flour, ground tea and lavender, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly.
  4. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla pasta.
  5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture until combined into a smooth batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 38-44 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then prepare the milk soak by heating whole milk and steeping with Earl Grey and lavender.
  8. Cream cold cream cheese with softened butter then sift in powdered sugar; mix until fluffy and creamy.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the Earl Grey milk soak over it to absorb fully.
  10. Spread the lavender cream cheese frosting over the soaked cake and slice into 16 pieces for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results and to weigh flour for accuracy.

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