London Fog Cake Earl Grey Lavender (Printable)
Delicate aromatic layers infused with Earl Grey tea and lavender, topped with creamy vanilla bean frosting.
# What's Needed:
→ Earl Grey Lavender Cake
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→ Vanilla Bean Frosting
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# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - Heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea bags and lavender. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and cool to room temperature.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
04 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
06 - With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with cooled tea-infused milk. Begin and end with flour. Mix until just combined.
07 - Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Smooth tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost top and sides of the cake. Decorate with dried lavender buds and lemon zest if desired.
# Tips for Success:
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- The combination of Earl Grey and lavender creates this sophisticated flavor profile that feels like drinking a fancy latte but in cake form
- That vanilla bean frosting strikes the perfect balance between sweet and aromatic without overpowering the delicate tea notes
- It looks impressive but comes together with techniques any home baker can handle
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- That infused milk must cool completely or it will melt your butter and ruin the cake texture
- Overmixing once you add the flour will make your cake tough, so stop as soon as you see no dry flour
- The layers are delicate when warm, so resist the urge to frost them before they are completely cool
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- Wrap your cake pans with bake-even strips to ensure your layers bake up perfectly flat and level
- Chill your frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing to get the cleanest, most professional-looking slices