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London Fog Cake

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This London Fog Cake brings together the cozy flavors of Earl Grey tea and lavender in an extra soft and moist sponge. Each layer is soaked with a sweet Earl Grey lavender milk and finished with silky lavender vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. The result is a fragrant, elegant cake that feels indulgent yet light.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 16 slices 1x

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 3 tbsp (12 g) Earl Grey tea

  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender

  • 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar

  • 3 eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste

  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk

For the soak:

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk

  • 2 tbsp (8 g) Earl Grey tea

  • 1/2 tbsp (1 g) culinary lavender

  • 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

For the frosting:

  • 1 tbsp (2 g) culinary lavender

  • 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold

  • 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

  • Purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare flavor infusion: Steep 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea and 1 tbsp lavender in hot water or warm milk. Strain and set aside.

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Cream butter and sugar: Beat softened butter with sugar until pale and fluffy.

  • Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla bean paste.

  • Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding flour mixture with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently.

  • Bake: Divide batter into cake pans and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer to a rack.

  • Prepare soak: In a saucepan, combine milk, Earl Grey, lavender, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Heat gently, strain, and cool.

  • Soak cake layers: Poke cooled cakes with a fork or skewer, then pour soak mixture evenly over them. Let absorb.

  • Make frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat again. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add purple food coloring if desired.

  • Assemble: Spread frosting between cake layers and cover the cake fully. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

  • Decorate: Add lavender or a swirl of coloring for a delicate finish. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the intensity of Earl Grey by steeping longer or shorter.

  • Skip lavender if you prefer a more classic tea flavor.

  • Frosting should be kept chilled to maintain shape.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 90 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Find it online: https://easyflavorhaven.com/london-fog-cake/