Earl Gray Tea Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Earl Gray tea leaves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and tea leaves. Add to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Add the flour and buttermilk in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour, until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

Verdict:

This Earl Gray Tea Cake is a perfect treat for tea time. The cake is moist and tender with a subtle tea flavor. The buttery and sugary taste of the cake balances the tea flavor. A slice of this cake with a cup of hot tea would be perfect.

Serving suggestions:

Serve the Earl Gray Tea Cake with brewed hot tea. Cut the cake into slices and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.