Description

London Fog Cake is a soft, moist layer cake inspired by the popular London Fog latte. Infused with Earl Grey tea and paired with a creamy Earl Grey buttercream, this elegant dessert balances delicate floral notes, subtle citrus, and sweet vanilla. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or cozy afternoons with tea lovers.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup milk

3 Earl Grey tea bags (steeped in milk, then cooled)

For the Earl Grey Buttercream:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 Earl Grey tea bags (contents finely ground)

Optional Garnish: Drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of dried lavender

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Warm milk and steep Earl Grey tea bags for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and cool milk.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and tea-infused milk, mixing until smooth.
Divide batter evenly between cake pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Let cool completely.
Make the Buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cream, vanilla, and finely ground Earl Grey tea until smooth.
Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with buttercream, then top with the second layer. Frost top and sides with remaining buttercream. Garnish with honey drizzle or lavender if desired.

Notes

Add a thin layer of honey or custard between cake layers for extra richness.

Use mascarpone whipped cream instead of buttercream for a lighter version.

Decorate with candied citrus peel for a beautiful finish.

For best results, use high-quality Earl Grey tea with strong bergamot flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: British-American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg