Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Mother’s Day Earl Grey Tea Cake, where fragrant bergamot and zesty lemon unite in a moist, buttery cake. Perfect for celebrating special moments, this easy-to-make treat will fill your kitchen with enchanting aromas, making it an unforgettable addition to your brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- ½ cup milk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Brew one cup of boiling water with the two Earl Grey tea bags for about 5 minutes; let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then add them to the batter along with brewed tea, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving; optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg