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London Fog Cake

London Fog Cake
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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our London Fog Cake, a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends the aromatic notes of Earl Grey tea and fragrant lavender. This moist, tender cake is soaked in a sweetened milk infusion, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with a rich and creamy frosting, this elegant treat is perfect for any occasion—from tea parties to birthdays—guaranteeing that your guests will be asking for seconds.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp (12 g) Earl Grey tea
  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender
  • 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) Earl Grey tea
  • 1/2 tbsp (1 g) culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender
  • 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. Infuse buttermilk and whole milk with Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender over low heat; strain after steeping.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla bean paste.
  5. Alternate mixing the dry ingredients with the infused milk into the butter mixture until combined.
  6. Bake in prepared pans for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool on wire racks.
  7. Prepare soaking milk by mixing sweetened condensed milk with vanilla bean paste and culinary lavender.
  8. Poke holes in cooled cakes and soak them evenly with the milk mixture.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter and cold cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste to achieve desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cake layers generously before serving.

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