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London Fog Cake

Deliciously Moist London Fog Cake with Earl Grey & Lavender

This London Fog Cake features a delightful blend of Earl Grey and lavender, creating a moist and aromatic dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 bags Earl Grey Tea finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender dried
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour weighed for precision
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or mix whole milk with lemon juice
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese cold
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Purple Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch metal baking pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch metal baking pan.
  2. Finely grind Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender in a food processor and whisk with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla bean paste.
  4. Gradually mix in buttermilk, then sift in dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 38–44 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the milk soak by heating whole milk with additional Earl Grey tea and lavender, then mix with sweetened condensed milk.
  7. For frosting, blend dried lavender, then cream together cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and lavender.
  8. Once cooled, poke holes in the cake, pour milk soak over, and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure accurate flour measurement. Allow the cake to cool completely before soaking to maintain ideal moisture.

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