Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautifully aromatic Earl Grey Tea Cake, infused with citrus zest and floral notes that create a delightful experience in every bite. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for family gatherings or a quiet afternoon tea. With its golden-brown crust and moist texture, it’s not just a treat; it’s a heartfelt gesture to honor the special woman in your life.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp loose Earl Grey tea leaves
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Heat the milk until warm, then steep the Earl Grey tea leaves for about 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in cooled tea infusion, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg