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Earl Grey Tea Cake

Earl Grey Tea Cake with Honey Glaze for Spring Bliss

This Earl Grey Tea Cake offers delicate floral hints and zesty undertones, perfect for any spring gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 teabags Earl Grey Tea Steep in warm milk for flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Use almond or oat milk for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1:1 gluten-free blend for gluten-free
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with flax eggs for vegan
For the Honey Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Honey Agave syrup for vegan substitute
For Decoration
  • Edible Flowers For visual appeal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Steep 3 tea bags or 2 tbsp loose leaf in 1 cup warm milk for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually mix in the steeped milk until well combined.
  6. Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare honey glaze by mixing 1/2 cup honey with warm water if needed.
  12. Drizzle honey glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality Earl Grey tea for the best flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

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