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Earl Grey Lemon Cake

Delightful Earl Grey Lemon Cake: A Slice of Comfort

This Earl Grey Lemon Cake is a comforting blend of flavors, featuring aromatic Earl Grey tea and a zesty honey lemon curd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use plant-based cream for dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Loose Leaf Earl Grey Tea
  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternative available.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for caramel flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
For the Honey Lemon Curd
  • 0.5 cup Honey Agave syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is best.
  • 1 lemon Zest of Lemon Use organic lemons for zest.
For the Earl Grey Mascarpone Cream
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Swap with cream cheese for a tangy twist.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • electric mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • wire rack
  • skewer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare Earl Grey infusion by heating heavy cream and steeping with Earl Grey tea.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs and gradually stir in cooled infused cream.
  4. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake cake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Poke holes in the cooled cake for curd absorption.
  7. Spread honey lemon curd over the top of the cake.
  8. Make Earl Grey mascarpone cream by mixing mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Spread mascarpone cream over the curd layer and chill for at least 2 hours.
  10. Serve slices with optional lemon zest or additional mascarpone cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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