Description
Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to whip up a delightful Earl Grey Tea Cake, infused with the aromatic essence of bergamot and vanilla. This tender, moist cake will fill your kitchen with a heavenly fragrance and offers a lovely balance of flavors, making it an ideal treat for brunch or as a sweet gift for Mom. Celebrate this special day with a slice that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Steep the Earl Grey tea bags in one cup of hot water for about five minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the brewed tea, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg