Description
This London Fog Cake is a delightful dessert inspired by the popular Earl Grey tea latte. It features layers of moist Earl Grey-infused cake, creamy vanilla bean custard, and a light, whipped Earl Grey frosting, creating a perfect blend of tea and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Vanilla bean custard (homemade or store-bought)
- Whipped Earl Grey frosting (see instructions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 6-inch cake pans.
- Heat the milk until just simmering, then steep the Earl Grey tea bags in it for about 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the milk cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the Earl Grey milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix in sour cream until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the vanilla bean custard if making from scratch and let it cool.
- Make the Earl Grey whipped frosting by steeping 2 tea bags in 1/4 cup hot milk, cooling it, and whipping it with 1 cup cold heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with custard in between and covering the outside with the Earl Grey whipped frosting.
- Chill the cake before serving to let it set.
Notes
- You can use store-bought custard to save time.
- Make sure the Earl Grey milk is fully cooled before adding to the batter or frosting.
- This cake is best served chilled.
- Use high-quality Earl Grey tea for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
