Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Mother’s Day Earl Grey Tea Cake, where fragrant bergamot meets buttery sweetness in every moist slice. Perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon tea, this delightful cake brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Simple to prepare, it promises to be a cherished treat that creates beautiful memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Steep two Earl Grey tea bags in ½ cup of hot milk for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the brewed milk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour and baking powder. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg