I also made homemade cake strips using wet paper towels and aluminum foil, and the folding trick to cut the parchment to fit the pans (I’ve never done either of these things so it was great to learn!). Thanks! Switch to paddle attachment. It was a choice between earl grey, blood orange and cardamom cake … Hi Olivia, Definitely email over some pics as I’d love to see! Send them to livforcakeblog[at]gmail[dot]com. Hi Olivia, ; Be careful not to overmix the cake, as this can make it tough instead of tender. If so what is your suggestion on how far to fill the cupcake holders? I am also planning to bake it in mini cake pans- im creating a British tea party celebration for Christmas for someone who needs a bit of pepping up . Thanks in advance! Let me know how it turns out! No, the batter should be baked right away. Going to try some more of yours soon. To finish the frosting, add the remaining 1/4 cup/60 milliliters cream and the confectioners’ sugar to the tea cream. I’m seeing either 6” by 2” or 6” by 3”. My favourite is a Cream of Earl Grey which adds a hint of vanilla to the classic beverage. Sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you! No idea what I did! Super stoked to try out your recipe for the upcoming mother’s day. How do you get such a clean edge and even colour on the sides of your cake? Or will it taste funny? I’m so happy you loved it . I was just wondering if I used a cake levelling strip to level my cake, will the sides of the cake become less interesting since it’s partially naked? ; While not required, it helps to blend or grind the Earl Grey tea to remove any large pieces of tea before adding to the flour. If you like that though, then I would give it a try! Thank you! So weird. Can I use almond flour in place of all-purpose flour? The Earl Grey tea is infused into the cake layers in many levels, so it is very prominent. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, tea,and salt until well combined. I must be a dark wizard because I tried this recipe TWO times, following it exactly, and it turned out like a hefty brick both times. I’ve made it a few times now, and every time the reviews have been unanimous: amazing!! Hi Annie- Claude! Hi Emily! Today I’m making the same cake layers, with the quince – it’s my signature tea – substituting a raspberry fromage for the buttercream. It’s easy to get behind our fridge, so I pull it out and start smelling the outlet. I love anything earl grey and this for sure hit the spot. And I’m excited about this Earl Grey Cake! P.S. As long as the grinder makes a powder it should be fine. Dear Olivia, I am so happy you loved this one. CHOCOLATE CAKE . Love the fragrance earl grey tea adds. Would any ingredient ratios need ti be changed if I did so? Aha! The cake was ok, but the frosting tasted like pure butter. I hope that helps! After the whole ordeal (and finishing this cake), I went into the freezer to get a popsicle (it was super hot that day). And I received rave reviews. Hi Stephanie! Hi Sharon! SIGH. It didn’t last long in our household! Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids, and chill the remaining cream until completely cold, at least 1 hour. Those can both cause cakes to shrink in size once they’re cooling. Hi Evangeline! Hi CP! Whisk 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp. Or do you think the cake itself has enough earl grey flavor and adding this buttercream would be overpowering? Hi again, I made the cake finally and it tasted awesome. (and let me know, haha). I probably used a half teaspoon of lavender at each phase. It sounds so intriguing, but simple, so I chose it for my final 2020 choice. I have more tea flavoured desserts in mind. On top, a blob of plant-based cream goes great with this cake. Thank you! Hi there! Thanks for the sweet comment and for your tips! And yay for trying the cake strips I swear they are the most used thing in my kitchen. Hi! In large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Whole milk would be ideal though, but anything btwn that and 1% will work . If the ganache is too thick, add in a tsp of heavy cream until it gets to a thin enough consistency. This is the best cake ever <3. So, naturally, I went to Google to see what to do. It took me a while to make because I wanted to follow everything exactly, and I’ve never made this type of buttercream before, but it was totally worth it. Thanks again. I recommend mixing on low when adding the flour and only till just incorporated. Haha! This cake turned out absolutely beautifully. Bring to room temp and rewhip before using. Was the batter super thick going into the pans? Hi Pia! I would love to see your pictures! Sure enough, the smell faded away. Thanks for your help! Top with approximately 2/3 cup of buttercream and spread evenly. Thanks, Bonnie. Hi Mandy! At least over here I’m not 100% sure on the cream cheese, but I think it would be fine. I use evenbake cake strips (http://amzn.to/2wWkAZP) on all my cake pans. This recipe will get you a soft, moist, and just perfectly dense pound cake. Mine are all 2″ tall but 3″ will work fine too. He absolutely loved the earl grey cake because of the texture, but I want to change it up and make something new for him. Thank you for sharing, I am so glad that I came across your blog! Add loose leaf earl grey tea, cover with a small plate and let it … It doesn’t need to be cubed as long as it’s already at room temp and you add it in about 1 Tbsp portions. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, tea,and salt until well combined. I bought brand new baking powder since the first round I made didn’t really rise and realized the BP was expired. Place the milk in a medium saucepan. These ‘tea cakes’ are actually baked in a muffin tin, so I’m going to call them muffins. You can replace some of it though. Generally I only cube butter if it’s really cold – just don’t want to use warm butter if it’s supposed to be cold!!! Hi Claudia! What would you suggest for temperature and cooking time? I will definitely redo this cake over soon. My cakes tend to be more on the dense side rather than light and fluffy, but it shouldn’t be too dense. For cupcakes, fill the liners about 2/3 full and check them at 15mins or so. I was wondering the exact same thing. Hi there! How do you measure your flour? Subscribe now for full access. My kitchen is filled with a glut of blood oranges that need using up before my trip next week. I followed the recipe closely except for (1) 1 cup brown sugar (as opposed to 1.5 cup sugar) and used a (2) 8″ x 8″ pan. The buttercream will need to be rewhipped before use to fluff it up again. Sorry to hear it came out dry. Plus we have an orange tree in the yard that is producing a lot of oranges right now. This was my first recipe that I have tried from your blog and it definitely will not be the last! I’m in the midst of trying this recipe, and after making the Earl Grey Syrup, I realized there aren’t any further instructions beside how to make that. Beat in the flour mixture on low, until just combined, then beat in the milk. In a bowl beat the butter, sugar, tea leaves and vanilla on medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy and the scent of the tea … Only real butter will work for this frosting, but you can try one of these with butter alternatives: Prepare the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the … While you could use chocolate chips, using chocolate chopped from a bar produces the best result: The varying sizes of chopped chocolate blend in nicely without overpowering the delicate tea flavor. I added very few chopped blueberries as well to balance some flavors, and it turned out great. I am currently not at home (where all my lovely baking tools are) and have only one 6” cake pan to use (buying more is not an option in my situation). I’m so glad you loved it . That would either be due to overbaking or too much flour. Thank you again! * Ensure there is NO trace of egg yolks in your whites and that your mixer bowl and whisk is completely grease free or your meringue won't stiffen. I made this last night for a friend’s birthday party. Every part of this recipe was spot on. I would recommend 1 1/2 cups AP flour and 3/4 cup AF. Jump to Recipe. Let me know how it turns out! And for sure — you can add some lemon zest and/or a bit of lemon juice to it. Prepare the frosting: In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup/120 milliliters heavy cream to a simmer over medium-high heat. Total hit. Hi Giulia! First time using them and I’m in love! For transport — I would chill or freeze them first so the buttercream is very firm and transport in a cooler or a car with A/C if possible. Because it’s a winner. Hi Vishal! I haven’t used those cupcake liners myself, but I wouldn’t fill more than 2/3 full. Thank you, So happy that you liked it Talia! https://www.notquitenigella.com/2016/02/23/earl-grey-london-fog-cake Hi Caroline! The whipping isn’t the problem, the ratio of butter to sugar to eggs is. Thinking of doing a lavender honey buttercream with this, thoughts???? Hi Cheryl! Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Maybe that’s the key to making it moist? I would just swap it in one for one. Thanks Liv! Hi Liv! Hi Diana! Would the 6 by 2 be deep enough? Do you have a spice grinder? Caroline, Hi Caroline! I will definitely make this again. Gross. You can use the recipe as is for two 8″ or 1.5x the recipe for three 8″ pans. hi! I’m finally making this tonight… a little intimidating, but I will try and see what happens thanks for your patience and for your availability. Thank you!! A typical cake is two 8″ cake rounds but that will make more than for 8 people. Two questions for you: (1) My buttercream came out really glossy, like it was melting (but it didn’t, it just looked like it could melt). Thank you so much. Sure thing, those would work just fine. Just be sure to bring it to room temp before using in the cake . Do you think I can do so with this recipe? The thought of a fire truck outside my door, neighbors gawking and wondering wtf was going on, I just didn’t want to deal with it. Otherwise, you can try to chill the remaining batter. Hi Priscilla! However, I noticed a discrepancy in the number of egg whites used when I switched from the US customary units to the metric one. I didnt know it would be a bit dense. Could it be this is meant for 3-layer cake so i should bake in 2/3 batches (my oven is tiny)? Even those who don’t care for tea, enjoyed the cake. 5-10mins)). The recipe is Oil-free and Refined … Transfer to a rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Hello!! I’d had an Earl Grey Cake on my radar for a while now, but it seemed like more of a “Fall” type cake (cozy sweaters, warm tea, etc. And how long should i bake it at the same temp? Hi C.J.! Hi Olivia, I loved this recipe. For ease, I would recommend doing 2/3rds of the recipe (set servings to 9) and using two 6″ pans. Hi there, can I use handheld mixer in this recipe? Thanks for the feedback! Can I use cake flour instead of all purpose? They love baking and baking shows and it will be so fun to learn together. Yossy Arefi for The New York Times (Photography and Styling). Finished! Thank you in advance. I think it could work with an earl grey buttercream too, but the flavour would definitely be strong. Were your eggs the correct size? x. Hi Liv, i was wondering if i could make one layer with a 9 by 3 pan how would i change the measurements for the cake? Same temp Let me know how they turn out! Hi Lyssa! Earl Grey Cake - Honey and Earl Grey Syrup - Bergamot Mascarpone Cream - Cream Cheese Frosting 6” CAKE (SERVES 6–10) $55.00 9” CAKE (SERVES 12–16) $75.00 I made this cake for my dad’s birthday back in July and everybody loved it. Would the measurements be the same if I used matcha? Will the layers be thinner or about the same? You can try 1/3 the recipe and do that three times. The +/- 2 Tbsp won’t make or break it though , Thank you Olivia! Moist enough, (I still used the earl grey syrup, but even without, it was moist), not too dense. Thought about using them for garnish but they are unpleasant to chew! So off I go to Google again to find an electrician who can come TODAY. I had to make a second amount because needed it to cover the cake and the half naked thing didn’t look good on my cake. I used the tea leaves as garnish on the cake for the pictures, but do not recommend doing this as they are rather unpleasant to chew on! That step is listed as part of Assembly — you brush it onto the layers. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool. Hi Clare! Repeat with remaining layers. Hi is it better to use caster sugar or granulated sugar (from the uk) and is all purpose flour the same as plain flour? In a bowl whisk together the flour and salt to blend. Can i replace butter with oil? I’ve seen a variation of earl grey cake all over the place and I tell myself I want to try it, but I actually don’t like earl grey. It is a digital cookbook and cooking guide alike, available on all platforms, that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the world’s best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. I used cake flour 1:1, however since this recipe has 1 cup of Earl Grey milk, next time I may use AP flour. This cake looks amazing! I can’t wait to try some others – thanks Olivia, this is one of my favorite sites with spot on recipes! I checked all the ingredients were in date and fresh, I made sure the temperature was right for all of them, followed the steps exactly, didn’t over mix. Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time fully incorporating after each addition. Bake for approx. Also if i want to make cupcakes, how full should i fill it to? I spooned in the flour and didn’t pack it. Hi Erin! Let me know how they turn out! Add the chocolate and fold it in using a spatula. … Would definitely recommend! As office mates, we know that Ali’s favorite tea is a double bergamot Earl Grey, so the search commenced for the perfect Earl Grey tea cake recipe. Thank you for the videos as well!! Finished! Thanks again for the wonderful recipe. Yes to level cups but there is a metric converter at the bottom of the list of the ingredients too! Hi Valerie! Be sure to refrigerate the unused cake batter until it gets baked. Place sugar, water, and tea into a small pot. It should be fine to just swap it one for one. This one makes enough for a naked three-layer 6″ cake. You should double the recipe for three 9″ pans. I always use baking strips no matter the pan size. Thanks for the amazing recipe! You can definitely smell and taste the earl grey. ), so I waited until it was closer to Fall season. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I’ll definitely make it again. Hi Angela! No idea what happened. I did make your banana blueberry cake and had good comments about it. The only edit I made was to add lavender in with the earl grey tea as I brewed the milk. I used homemade cake strips for the first time (tea towel and foil), and I think I kept too much water in the tea towel because the cakes looked soggy after I took them out of the oven, so I left the simple syrup out. The layers will be slightly thinner, but just barely. I added my vanilla mascarpone cream/custard in between the layers and vanilla swiss buttercream to cover it! Here’s a site I use as a guideline: http://www.joyofbaking.com/PanSizes.html Baking temp would stay the same but timing could differ. Hi Dawn! Hi Michelle! I don’t have either of those, but I do have a mascarpone frosting here: https://livforcake.com/tiramisu-cake/. I use a combination of a plastic icing smoother (http://amzn.to/2wSXEvf) on the sides and a small offset spatula (http://amzn.to/2xt6mB4) on the top. (Don’t overmix.) I was wondering if it was possible to make the batter in advance the night before. I made this for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was delicious! Thanks so much for the amazing feedback and your detailed tips! I am wanting to use this recipe for baby shower cupcakes. Hi Jared! How many cupcakes will this recipe make? Divide mixture equally between tins and level. Hi Kay! Excited to try this! Hi Marissa! Hi Erica! It should NOT be dense like that. It was amazing. Grease a 9 x 5 pan. Definitely test your baking powder, but also is it possible the cake batter was overmixed? This English Earl Grey Fruit Cake is a delicious and healthy treat without nasty ingredients. Make the Earl Grey cupcakes: In a medium saucepan, combine milk and Earl Grey tea bags and bring to a boil over high heat. I recommend using Salted or Semi Salted butter instead for this recipe, if the sweetness is too much. Also, I’m glad you got your appliance situation sorted out. Hi Priscilla! Some of the stuff here has been DIY’d, and I have no idea what’s inside the walls. Hi Mai! https://dailycookingquest.com/earl-grey-tea-chiffon-cake.html Thanks! NYT Cooking is a subscription service of The New York Times. LOVE tea, but am not a fan of earl grey. Is there a recipe you recommend? However, I prefer my cakes on the denser side (but not too dense). hello, I’m planning on making this for my gr ma’s birthday soon and im planning on testing this recipe out next week, I’m wondering if you could give me the measurement for a regular sized birthday cake for around 8 people? It’s a dense and moist cake, which is exactly what I needed to support a heavy cake topper. I would leave it out and maybe make the Earl Grey milk stronger? The latter can add too much flour to a recipe. If you haven’t, you must try this Earl Grey chiffon cake. Pour half the batter into each pan. For the cake: Microwave the … I’m making it a day in advance and putting it together at the venue. Over 50 of my very favorite cake recipes all in one place! This Earl Grey Loaf Cake features an light, semi … This will be the tea cake to have on the table for an … If I double for an 8″, will it be too much? Cake turned out fine, I didn’t continuously mix it with the mixer when adding the eggs, milk and flour, so texture was great! Remove from heat, steep for 5 mins. Hi Alysha! Alternate adding flour mixture and Earl Grey milk, beginning and ending with flour (3 additions of flour and 2 of milk). Ooookay, so off I went to the appliance store (alone, Ryan was at work and the shop closes at 5:30pm, seriously)  to buy one that day. Mine came out extremely dry too and I followed the recipe with the exception of the syrup. Hi Hope! The recipe will work fine for two 8″ pans and the baking time should be similar. Hi Bill! Place egg whites and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk until combined.*. https://www.sugarandsoul.co/earl-grey-cake-lemon-buttercream-recipe ASAP. Do I need to wrap the cake if I refrigerate it? Thank you Olivia! Converting pan sizes is always tricky. 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab; Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab; All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab; Better Homes & Gardens this link … I could hear their sirens as I was pacing the floor, wondering if somehow they could be discreet (lol). Is it possible that the cake was underbaked? You can butter and flour the parchment if you like but it’s not necessary. Thank you very much for the great recipe!!!! Earl Grey & Blueberry Tea Cakes were on the recipe list earlier this year and I didn’t get participate that month. . Earl Grey is traditionally a black tea that is flavoured with bergamot (citrus). Do I need to change the temperature or cooking time? Thank you! Place bowl on your stand mixer and whisk on med-high until the meringue is stiff and cooled (the bowl is no longer warm to the touch (approx. And we finally have a new fridge, which I’ve wanted since the day we moved in. Last time I tried making a ganache drip the chocolate seized up on me…so much struggle . It is more buttery tasting than an American buttercream, but it shouldn’t taste like you’re eating a stick of butter! I think this recipe will work great! Ingredients for Earl Grey tea chiffon cake Earl Grey milk tea The recipe needs two tea bags of Earl Grey and half a cup of milk. I can’t wait to hear what you’ll make next! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ve never had this happen in my life! This cake impresses with its fluffy, tender dough, surrounded by the perfectly baked outer layer of cake. I used salted butter for the buttercream (it was the only type they had at the grocery shop, and with lockdown and everything you just gotta make lemonade with the lemons you’ve got haha). Should I refrigerate the batter in between layers, or leave it on the counter? My husband is not a tea fan at all, but he also enjoyed it . Easy to make, flavorful and pairs perfectly with your morning cup of tea or coffee. Hi Wendy! Take out 2-3 hours before assembly. What would the baking time be for the recipe? I’ve never used earl grey oil, but I can’t see it being a problem. am making this today, can I use cake flour, and do I meed to increase to 2 1/4 cup + 2tbsp? First off I have to say cake strips are amazing. I suggest start checking them at 15mins . This London fog cake consists of three-layers of chocolate cake (the batter uses both freshly brewed coffee and oil, which keeps it extra moist!). I think 2 Tbsp would be fine and won’t hurt the recipe, but a great way to add moisture is to add Simple Syrup to the baked cake layers. The popsicle was basically mush. Hi Thea! Do you think this earl grey cake will pair well with a honey cream cheese frosting? Hi….this cake and all the reviews looks like one I really want to try. Hi Lizzie! At least I was assured that nothing was currently on fire? Regarding the cake shrinking – is it possible the batter was overmixed or the cakes were overbaked? Thanks for your suggestions! Hi Alan! I’m so happy that you liked this cake! So here’s my question. Hi Stephanie! But my cake turned out to be very mushy and dense i duno what went wrong. Was just wondering how I should adjust the ingredient measurements if I want to use a 4 inch cake tin and make 2 layers instead of 6 inch? Honestly, I use 1% because that’s just what we happen to have. Icing the cake was a bit of a pain but I got it done after some time and garnished the cake with fresh strawberry slices. Not completely. Oh thanks for the reply! Required fields are marked *. Hi Mai! Thanks for calling that out, I’m not sure why it was doing that! Strain and cool completely. Thank you for this fantastic recipe. Would I be able to use a vanilla bean or extract opposed to vanilla bean paste? Add the orange zest and beat to combine. I can’t wait to do this cake, I’ll let you know how it turns out , Please do! Even if they are thinner than normal I can reduce bake time to probably 10 minutes less… what’re your thoughts? In typical Olivia fashion, I started to freak out, half-finished cake still sitting on the counter. I only have a hand mixer and it took quite a while to make the icing but it was worth it. Hi! Hmm. I made it for my supper club and it was a huge hit! Hi! It didn’t rise very well and I’m wondering if it’s because the baking powder is old or because it took us a loooong time to actually get all of the ingredients into the mixer…haha.