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London Fog Cake

London Fog Cake
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Indulge in the comforting embrace of this London Fog Cake, a delightful fusion of aromatic Earl Grey tea and delicate lavender. Perfectly moist and infused with flavor, this cake is ideal for any gathering or a quiet afternoon treat with friends. With its enchanting taste and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress at birthdays, tea parties, or as a sweet moment of self-care. Each slice offers a soft texture enhanced by a delectable soaking mixture, making every bite an experience to savor. Bake this elegant dessert today and enjoy its sophisticated charm!

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea
  • 1 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp culinary lavender (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • (optional: purple food coloring)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, Earl Grey tea leaves, and culinary lavender.
  2. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla bean paste.
  3. Gradually mix in buttermilk and whole milk until smooth; do not overmix.
  4. Pour batter into cake pans and bake for about 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Prepare the soaking mixture by combining brewed Earl Grey tea with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste.
  6. Poke holes in the cooled cake layers and generously drizzle the soaking mixture on top.
  7. For frosting, beat together softened butter and cold cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar followed by culinary lavender and vanilla bean paste.
  8. Frost cooled cake layers as desired.

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