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A delicate plate of Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes featuring small, elegant sponge cakes dusted with powdered sugar, garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of mint, styled on a vintage silver tray with a Victorian-style tea set in the background. The scene is soft-lit, emphasizing the nostalgic and refined atmosphere, with a subtle hint of foggy London streets outside the window.

Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes

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These Foggy London Tea Cakes are tender sponge cakes infused with subtle Earl Grey flavors, dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh berries and mint for a Victorian-inspired tea experience.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 small cakes

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp brewed Earl Grey tea (cooled)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh berries and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a muffin tin or cake molds.
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in brewed Earl Grey tea and milk.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared molds and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries and mint before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality Earl Grey tea for best flavor.
  • Can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Victorian, British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
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