Cake … Hi Marissa! If you have a hand mixer you can make the cake no problem. Although it has lots of instructions, it's easy to make and I'm pretty sure you'll get some standing ovations regarding the flavour -it's THAT GOOD , If you do make it, don't forget to let me know by tagging me on Instagram @anasbakingchronicles so I can see it or tell me all about it in the comments section below! Especially if you're not a chocolate lover. Thanks so much for the recipe! Hi Helen! Today I’m making the same cake layers, with the quince – it’s my signature tea – substituting a raspberry fromage for the buttercream. Going to try some more of yours soon. So glad you liked it . I just checked the recipe for mistakes, but I mentioned it right after the sugar. Please let me know how it turns out . It’s a pretty neutral flavour, but you can try an American buttercream if you prefer or a cream cheese frosting. Still, I’m such a perfectionist that I want to make it again, for my birthday this week, so I can work on some things that I think went wrong the first time. hi!! I think It is a good idea to make it and give it to my son for his upcoming birthday. No, it should be fine unless you have something particularly smelly in the fridge. I used my vanilla cake recipe as a base and went from there. Bring milk and tea to a boil in a small pot over med-high heat. ? Hi Jen! I basically dream of turning every dessert into a London Fog (aka Earl Grey Tea Latte), so basically you made my dreams come true! Hi Olivia, if i wanted to change the all purpose flour to cake flour, would the measurement still be the same amount or slightly more? Thank you again! Or do you think the cake itself has enough earl grey flavor and adding this buttercream would be overpowering? Milk Chocolate Orange Cookies (Ben's Cookies) The popsicle was basically mush. Overly dense cakes can be from overmixing the cake batter once the flour is added — it develops too much gluten. I am making this cake today for a baby shower but I am a bit unsure about the double boiler part for the buttercream. Do you have a spice grinder? xx. Many thanks! The cake has a fairly strong earl grey flavour (to me), which is why I chose to pair it with a simple vanilla buttercream. Hi Michelle! This cake turned out absolutely beautifully. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Bergamot is a type of orange, typically found in Italy or France. I have 2 9” cake pans and was wondering if I should double the recipe or just do 1.5. Brush with 2-3 Tbsp of the Earl Grey syrup. Haha! I’ve never used earl grey oil, but I can’t see it being a problem. I would love to see your pictures! May I just check with you how does the dreamy colour of the buttercream come from? It was so yummy! I guess? . Especially with the honey. The latter can pack in a lot more flour. Mine came out extremely dry too and I followed the recipe with the exception of the syrup. If you don't feel like making earl grey syrup, just leave it out and add an extra 30 g (2 tbsp) of granulated sugar. Or will it taste funny? A typical cake is two 8″ cake rounds but that will make more than for 8 people. Would it make a difference if I used oat milk and whole wheat flour for this recipe?? Thank you! You can keep it on the counter or refrigerate , Hi, I was wondering what depth the pan should be? You can butter and flour the parchment if you like but it’s not necessary. Pistachio Macarons Recipe + TIPS Tried making this today. I would use zest first — add it in after you finish adding the butter and give it a taste. Just wondering if I want to make a 2x8inch cake, do I need to 1.5x the batter or will this current amount be suitable? Hi Cheryl! Hi Tara! I’m also hoping to make this but only have one 6″ pan. Can I use cake flour instead of all purpose? And for sure — you can add some lemon zest and/or a bit of lemon juice to it. Every part of this recipe was spot on. Curious if the butter for the buttercream has to be cubed if it’s at room temp? This is your pudding base. The nutritional information and US conversions are calculated automatically. It turned out to be a great combination of flavors, and I plan to make this cake again. Hi EH! I’m a novice so hasnt attempted how to make buttercream. So happy everyone loved it, thanks for the feedback . I made this cake (with a fig jam buttercream) yesterday and the cake came out wonderfully. You will have leftover syrup, I didn't want to make even smaller quantity because then I'd risk burning it, so this way was easier back then. This cake was everything I hoped it would be! There is nothing quite like having to call the fire department while you’re in the middle of making a cake. Do I need to butter and flour the parchment as well? So, a bit of an ordeal and some food loss, but it all worked out in the end. This cake looks amazing! I paired it with a simple vanilla bean buttercream to compliment the creamy Earl Grey flavours. I bet it looked beautiful! I was wondering if it was possible to make the batter in advance the night before. I used two 9 in pans because that's what I had, so I had quite a bit of leftover icing. Gross. Now, I’m going to share a secret: I had never actually made cake with cake flour, which shows that I’m not exactly cake … Hi Olivia, This is SUCH A GREAT RECIPE!! It should NOT be dense like that. Take out 2-3 hours before assembly. My cake turned out dense and moist. If you still don't own one, I advise you to buy a kitchen scale - they're cheap and easy to use, and always guarantee the same results in baking! Hi Angela! This is the best cake ever <3. The buttercream can pick that up. You are so good at decorating cakes! Bake for approx. Your instructions were spot on and the cake turned out AMAZING! It’s easy to get behind our fridge, so I pull it out and start smelling the outlet. I reduced the butter and sugar by a few tablespoons and subbed AP flour for cake. Something else I did is separate the egg yolks amd whites amd beat the egg whites with a hand mixer in a separate bowl and folded them in with a spatula after the rest of the batter was mixed, just before pouring into the pans. Hi Jared! I ended up halving the recipe and made cupcakes instead (got 9 out of ½ this recipe; baked for 17 minutes). Would the 6 by 2 be deep enough? Stir with a spatula until combined and smooth. You should double the recipe for three 9″ pans. I was so relived it wasn’t something in the walls!! 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. Actually, flavourwise - the frosting was a success, 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. I used 3 egg whites for the buttercream. Hi Vincent! Add loose leaf earl grey tea, cover with a small plate and let it … And I’m excited about this Earl Grey Cake! 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? Hi! SIGH. Baking time should be similar then. Prepare to amaze your tastebuds! to our newsletter for a free dose of sweetness directly to your inbox! Love that, let me know how it turns out . Ooh alright will try that instead. For one 6″ cake round set the Servings to 4. Will this affect the time in the oven? Yes, double the recipe. . Hi Catherine! I also spoon my flour as advised instead of using the cup to scoop the flour. It tasted amazing! Converting pan sizes is always tricky. And no, this was not due to another incident with the kitchen torch. Thank you for this fantastic recipe. Whole milk would be ideal though, but anything btwn that and 1% will work . Changing the Servings to 16 leads to easier numbers though so I would recommend that if you don’t mind slightly thinner layers , Wow!!! So happy to hear that Madeline!! Even those who don’t care for tea, enjoyed the cake. This was my first cake fully from scratch that I've ever made, and it came out better than I could have hoped! I can’t eat dairy, and I’m trying to figure out how to use an alternative for the frosting. You can use greek yogurt! I am probably the most dramatic person (according to my husband) and I would have called the cops in a heartbeat, and yeah, my mind races so fast, I’ve already thought of about a dozen scenarios of my death from some minuscule happening. If you cool the cakes in their pans they will keep cooking until the pans cool. I am beginning to bake more and love a good London Fog so I thought an Earl Grey cake would be fun and found your recipe and blog. The cake recipe as-is will also work for two 8″ cake pans, so not changes needed. Slowly add cubed butter and mix until smooth. Be sure to really whip the buttercream once the butter is added. Ahhh also I had one more question – sorry I’m asking so late, hopefully you see it before tomorrow (when I’m baking this). How creative! Weird that the batter was so runny It should be on the thicker side — glad it worked out though and that you loved it I think the combo you have sounds delicious! Thank you! They love baking and baking shows and it will be so fun to learn together. Can’t wait to try this out. I made this for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was delicious! Subscribe to receive new posts via email. Thanks so much for the amazing feedback and your detailed tips! Also, I was wondering if Oat milk or any other non dairy milk would work in the earl grey milk part of the recipe! Use an electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until pale and creamy. Hi! The Earl Grey syrup is optional (I forgot to add it even though I had it made), but it will enhance the flavour of the cake even more, and will add moisture. They checked stuff out as much as they could, using their heat sensor things, but couldn’t find anything. Thank you!! And trust me when I say - nobody complaint! The +/- 2 Tbsp won’t make or break it though , Thank you Olivia! The cream cheese frosting unfortunately didn’t work well with this cake, covered up all the earl grey taste. You can use this recipe as-is for two 8″ rounds. I am using the tulip cupcake holders. Do I need to change the temperature or cooking time? Ingredients ⅔ cup milk 4 earl grey tea bags 2 whole eggs, plus 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons (160 grams) cake flour 1 cup sugar Earl Grey & Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake Earl Grey Cake Adapted from Huntsman and Wynne's Chai Cake (Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes). Hi Sharon! I was just wondering can I bake this 2 days in advance? It turned out great :). I haven’t myself, but it should work just fine. For ease, I would recommend doing 2/3rds of the recipe (set servings to 9) and using two 6″ pans. I think as long as it’s a proper AP flour blend it should be fine! Hi, May! However, i wanted to know if i could bake the cake in a pan all together and then level it into layers? I thought maybe it was the landscapers with their various electric tool things (lol, I have no idea what they are called), but the smell didn’t dissipate after they left, and actually got stronger. My cake didn’t come out so moist. 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. I baked this cake on 2 separate occasions but both times the cake turned out a bit dense and not as fluffy as i thought it would be. Another question would be whether I could directly triple the recipe, so I don’t have to create the batter again after one is done? Do you think I can add earl grey oil to enhance the flavor? Thanks for the feedback! This Earl Grey Cake is perfect for the tea lover in your life! 1. combine all ingredients in your mixer and whip until the scent of the tea emerges. I've had some loose leaf earl grey tea at home, so I steeped some in hot milk for 20 minutes. Known for our Signature Mille-Crepes Cake, Lady M® has been considered as one of the finest and most celebrated patisseries in New York City. Thos recipe looks soo good! So, I really liked the salty flavour it added to the cake overall but at the end of the day, it felt a little too buttery flavoured for my taste. Only mix the flour until just incorporated at each stage. Zebra Marble Layer CakeEarl Grey Chocolate CupcakesApple Spice Sheet Cake + Blackberry Mascarpone FrostingCoconut Lime Loaf CakeDulce de Leche Banana Cake, I hope you'll give this one a go! An Earl Grey birthday cake is just so very fitting for YOU! It is easy to follow and very yummy. Thank you! Also when measuring yoru flour, be sure to spoon and level it rather than scooping. You can use the recipe as is for two 8″ or 1.5x the recipe for three 8″ pans. Do you think this recipe would work? 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. Your email address will not be published. ! I love anything earl grey and this for sure hit the spot. Thank you for the feedback . I was hoping they’d be like — ok, turn on each of the breakers one by one and we’ll see. I didn't see in the instructions that I was meant to cook the earl grey syrup for about 20 min and I only cooked it for about 5, and I think this may have caused my cake to have a more understated earl grey flavor than I would have liked. I’d try using a larger pot (as long as the bowl still doesn’t touch the water) or turning it up a bit so it’s simmering more vigorously. Thank you so much! Place sugar, water, and tea into a small pot. 30 Comments. 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? https://livforcake.com/simple-vanilla-buttercream/, https://livforcake.com/simple-syrup-recipe/, https://livforcake.com/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe/, https://www.abeautifulplate.com/london-fog-cake-earl-grey-buttercream/, Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe), If you don’t like Earl Grey tea, you can experiment with other tea flavours. Hi….this cake and all the reviews looks like one I really want to try. I use a scale to make sure it’s precise but it’s not necessary. Thank you very much for the great recipe!!!! The batter was incredibly runny so I was nervous, but it ended up being both moist and light. You’d need a very tall pan to bake all of the cake batter at once, or a very large one. Tried this today. Thank you! thank you for your feedback - that means a lot! 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). Thank you so much! Take out 2-3 hours before assembly. Then mix together the rest of the dry ingredients. Line the bottom with parchment paper and grease. We finished the cake in 2 days, and I used the rest of the delicious icing to make earl grey + orange sandwich cookies and also rosemary + orange sandwich cookies! Would love to hear all about it! Seriously… this cake is so delicious. Honestly, I use 1% because that’s just what we happen to have. I’m so glad you loved it . Using a small offset palette knife or a piping bag, spread the frosting over the cake. My favourite is a Cream of Earl Grey which adds a hint of vanilla to the classic beverage. Love the fragrance earl grey tea adds. Place one cake layer on a cake board or a serving plate. So I did. This amount of batter is also enough for one 10inch layer. The only modification I made was the addition of a layer of raspberry filling between each layer, and it was really nice fit. If it needs more you can add some juice (1 Tbsp max) or more zest (as much as you like). Ideally, you’d bake the cake layers all at once as it will affect the texture of the other two. Thanks for the feedback! This cake is absolutely delicious! Hi Angela! I think I overbaked the cupcake a little bit, but the cake was still moist and delicious Top up with milk if needed. EARL GREY BUTTERCREAM double recipe if you plan on doubling cake recipe. Thanks! The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. (You're not going to use all of it in a cake, but it's hard to make it with smaller quantities.). As you may already know, I'm much more a cake lover, than frosting lover. Total hit. Leave it to cool to room temperature before using. Hi Mandy! Yes, you can swap it 1 for 1 with liquid. Thanks! Another culprit could be overmixing the batter! I just tried your recipe today 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). Sorry i have so many questions! How did you make the ganache? Hi Annie- Claude! Delicately flavored but you can definitely taste the earl grey, moist, light… great recipe! So happy you loved it . Hi Sasha! So moist, so easy, with such a unique flavour. What can I do if I can’t find any Earl Grey tea finely ground but only Earl Grey tea leaf (or like the Lipton/twinnings tea bag)? This old-school bakery is putting a twist on classics this year-end – for those who enjoy traditional English teas, try their new Lavender Earl Grey cake. This cake looks fantastic! What temp and how long to bake? Learn how your comment data is processed. I trust it’s a good recipe since the comments all say it turned out alright! Or wait, did you mean the actual cake layers themselves? I am so happy you loved this one. The temp should stay the same but start checking them at 15mins or so (depending on how much batter you use). The result was worth a sore arm though, i got a really nice, silky-smooth buttercream. At least over here I’m not 100% sure on the cream cheese, but I think it would be fine. 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. Super stoked to try out your recipe for the upcoming mother’s day. Hi, this cake tasted delicious but i just had 1 issue. Chill the cake for a half an hour to an hour before putting the chocolate drip on top. Hi Lyssa! I don’t recommend it as it will take a long time to make. I made the buttercream on Wednesday and took the cake out, frosted and everything no problem. Only thing, it was just too sweet. See this post for more details. Hi Giulia! (3 additions of dry and 2 of wet ingredients) Between each addition mix the batter just enough to get it combined, no more than 15 sec, to avoid overmixing the batter. I believe because of the thickness of the batter, the time in the oven will be longer, but I'm not sure how much. Add vanilla. Hey, I love the look of this recipe and am making it tomorrow for a school project! What would you suggest as decorations/topping/garnish instead if not the earl grey tea leaves? The cakes should bake close to the top of them. Ooh, that sounds incredible! I’m so happy you liked it Thanks for your cupcake tips! Place cakes on wire rack to cool for 10mins then turn out onto wire rack. I’m so glad you found everything easy to follow and that it turned out well! This Earl Grey Tea Cake pairs three moist and tender earl grey cake layers with refreshing and tangy orange cream cheese buttercream. I always use baking strips — this cake was made with them. Thankfully they had one they could deliver on Saturday, so it wouldn’t be too bad. I used 2x 8″ stainless steel cake rounds, and have a gas oven ended up baking them for about 40min after turning them halfway through. i doubled the recipe for 9 inch pans for two layers (i should’ve done three, i misread one of your comments). 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 It depends on how thick the layers are — how full were the pans? Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, before inverting the cakes out and allowing them to cool completely to room temperature before frosting. https://livforcake.com/simple-vanilla-buttercream/ Pour half the batter into each pan. Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback, I’m so happy everyone loved it . Look forward to making this this week! Hi Mai! The buttercream will be a challenge without a stand mixer though. Thanks! 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