Vanilla Bean Earl Grey Tea Cake
Vanilla Bean Earl Grey Tea Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavor of vanilla beans with the aromatic essence of Earl Grey tea. This moist and tender cake is perfect for afternoon teas, special gatherings, or simply indulging yourself. Each slice offers a fragrant experience that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Easy to make, this cake will impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 3 tbsp brewed Earl Grey tea (cooled)
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Brew the Earl Grey tea by steeping 2 teaspoons in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla bean seeds and cooled tea.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg