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Velvet Earl Grey Layer Cake

Velvet Earl Grey Layer Cake: Elevate Your Dessert Game

Discover the Velvet Earl Grey Layer Cake, a luxurious dessert blending Earl Grey tea and zesty lemon frosting for an unforgettable experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves or tea bags with adjusted steeping time
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar can substitute coconut sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh is key

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Begin by gently heating whole milk in a saucepan until warm. Add Earl Grey tea leaves and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then add vanilla extract and cooled tea-infused milk, blending until combined.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two cake pans. Divide the batter and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon zest. Beat until thick and smooth.
  2. Once the cake layers are cool, spread frosting on the top of one layer and place the other layer on top. Frost the entire cake.
Garnishing
  1. Garnish with edible flowers, candied lemon peel, or ground Earl Grey tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements and use room temperature ingredients for best results. Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting and be creative with garnishes.

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