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London Fog Cake

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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of this London Fog Cake, a delightful dessert that elevates any occasion. Infused with aromatic Earl Grey tea and delicate lavender, this cake is incredibly moist and soft. The sweet Earl Grey lavender milk soak ensures every slice is rich in flavor, while the luxurious lavender vanilla bean cream cheese frosting adds a touch of elegance. Perfect for afternoon tea, birthdays, or special celebrations, this cake promises to impress with its unique taste and beautiful presentation. Enjoy the delightful experience with each bite!

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea
  • 1 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea (for soak)
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender (for soak)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (for soak)
  • 1 tbsp culinary lavender (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a saucepan, heat whole milk and steep Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender for about 10 minutes; strain.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and prepared tea infusion to the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-40 minutes. Cool before soaking with the Earl Grey lavender milk mixture.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and cold cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar and lavender.
  7. Assemble by layering and frosting the cake.

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