Description
London Fog Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of comforting Earl Grey tea and creamy vanilla. Each slice offers a fluffy texture and aromatic flavor, making it the perfect treat for any occasion—from birthdays to quiet afternoons at home. This cake is sure to impress your guests and make any day feel special with its inviting aroma and exquisite taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea (made with 3–4 tea bags)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- Optional: a few drops of bergamot oil (for enhanced flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Brew Earl Grey tea by steeping in hot milk for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by brewed tea and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add milk if necessary for spreadability.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg