Description
London Fog Cake is a soft, elegant dessert inspired by the Earl Grey latte, featuring layers of tea-infused cake and creamy Earl Grey buttercream, perfect for birthdays, tea time, or any sophisticated celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags (for steeping in milk)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 3 tablespoons strong brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
- Optional: whipped cream, berry jam, or white chocolate ganache for filling/topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Warm the milk and steep Earl Grey tea bags for 10 minutes. Let cool and remove bags.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and tea-infused milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then tea, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes with Earl Grey buttercream. Add jam or ganache if using.
- Chill briefly to set frosting before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add lavender to steeped milk for a floral twist or lemon zest for brightness.
- Use finely ground Earl Grey tea in batter or frosting for stronger flavor.
- Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; bring to room temp before serving.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
