Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the comforting flavors of Earl Grey tea and sweet vanilla. Each slice features fluffy layers infused with bergamot, topped with a luscious vanilla frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, this cake transforms gatherings into cozy celebrations, making it a must-try for tea lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Heat one cup of milk with two Earl Grey tea bags in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let steep.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually add the sugar mixture.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the infused milk (remove tea bags).
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg