Experience the elegance and lightness of this Earl Grey Chiffon Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly infuses the aromatic flavors of Earl Grey tea into a soft, airy cake. The recipe begins with creating an Earl Grey-infused milk, which is then incorporated into a chiffon cake batter, along with finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves for an extra burst of flavor. The cake is baked to a golden perfection, offering a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a simple yet rich whipped cream and a sprinkle of Earl Grey tea leaves, this cake is not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a sophisticated dessert for any gathering, this chiffon cake is sure to enchant any tea enthusiast.
Reimagined Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Earl Grey Milk:
- 200 g milk
- 3 Earl Grey tea bags
For the Earl Grey Chiffon Cake:
- 8 large eggs, separated
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 200 g granulated sugar, divided (150g + 50g)
- 150 g Earl Grey milk
- 80 g light-tasting oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 160 g cake flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags (tea leaves only)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 300 g whipping cream
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Earl Grey tea leaves from 1 tea bag (optional)
Instructions:
- Earl Grey Milk: Heat milk with tea bags until simmering. Steep for 10 minutes, then squeeze and discard tea bags. Cool the infused milk in the fridge.
- Chiffon Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350℉. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat whites with cream of tartar to stiff peaks, gradually adding 150g sugar.
- Yolk Mixture: Combine egg yolks with 50g sugar, Earl Grey milk, oil, and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking powder, and Earl Grey tea leaves.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold a third of the meringue into the yolk mixture, then gently fold in the rest.
- Bake: Pour batter into an ungreased 10" tube pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool upside down for 2-3 hours.
- Whipped Cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Pipe onto the cooled cake and sprinkle with Earl Grey tea leaves, if desired.
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