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London Fog Cake

Delightful London Fog Cake: A Floral Twist on Dessert

Discover the delicious London Fog Cake, a captivating blend of Earl Grey tea and lavender that transforms your dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea or 2 tea bags
  • 2 tbsp Culinary lavender
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour leveled with a spoon
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk + lemon juice
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 cup Whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese cold, or dairy-free
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • a few drops Purple food coloring optional

Equipment

  • 9×9 inch metal baking pan
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • small saucepan
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for London Fog Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 38-44 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Heat whole milk and steep tea and lavender, then mix with condensed milk.
  9. Beat cream cheese and gradually mix in powdered sugar and flavorings.
  10. Trim and soak the cake, then frost with lavender cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use accurate measurements for the best results. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.

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