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London Fog Cake

A soft vanilla cake infused with Earl Grey tea and layered with light vanilla frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British-Inspired
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup whole milk infused with Earl Grey
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea loose-leaf or bags
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • 8-inch cake pans

Method
 

  1. Steep Earl Grey tea in warm milk and let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and tea milk.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until set.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For stronger tea flavor, use loose-leaf Earl Grey.