Earl Grey Vanilla Layer Cake
This Earl Grey Vanilla Layer Cake combines steeped tea with vanilla for a light and floral dessert, perfect for elegant occasions or a fresh spring treat.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature.
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs Use room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 bags Earl Grey tea (for steeping)
Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
For Serving
- Berries or citrus compote Optional
- Edible flowers For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Steep the Earl Grey tea bags in 1 cup of boiling water for about 5 minutes, then let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and cooled tea.
- In another bowl, mix together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until well combined.
Baking
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing from pans.
Frosting and Assembly
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream and add the vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form.
- Layer the cooled cakes with whipped cream frosting in between and around the top.
- Serve decorated with berries, citrus compote, and edible flowers.
Notes
Chill the cake for 20–30 minutes after frosting to help set the layers. Use a serrated knife to slice clean pieces.