Description
Experience the delightful fusion of rich Earl Grey tea and zesty citrus in this Mother’s Day Earl Grey Tea Cake. Fluffy and fragrant, this easy-to-make cake transforms any gathering into a special occasion. Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea, each slice invites you to indulge in a moment of bliss with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea (cooled)
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Brew one cup of strong Earl Grey tea and let it cool.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Stir in cooled tea, zest, and vanilla until incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 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: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg