Immerse yourself in the delicate and aromatic flavors of this Earl Grey Infused Pound Cake. Infused with the distinct notes of Earl Grey tea both in the cake and the cream, this pound cake offers a unique twist on the classic dessert. Topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, this cake is a perfect balance of flavor and texture, making it an ideal treat for tea lovers and dessert aficionados alike.
Ingredients:
Earl Grey Cream:
- 300 g heavy cream or whipping cream
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags
Earl Grey Pound Cake:
- 250 g cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag (contents)
- 225 g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 210 g Earl Grey cream
Glaze:
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Earl Grey Cream: Heat cream in a pot with tea bags until simmering. Cover, remove from heat, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Prep for Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, securing with clips.
- Dry Ingredients: Mix cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and tea bag contents.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream butter until smooth, then add sugars and beat until fluffy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then Earl Grey cream. If short, top up with extra cream.
- Combine: Sift flour mixture into wet ingredients. Fold until just combined.
- Bake: Transfer batter to pan, smooth top, and bake for 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan for 30-60 minutes.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Finish: Pour glaze over loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides. Smooth with a spatula.
- Serve: Slice with a serrated knife and enjoy warm.
This Earl Grey Infused Pound Cake is a delightful twist on traditional recipes, ideal for sharing with friends over a cup of tea. Don't forget to bookmark our site for more unique and delicious cake recipes!