Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground
- Lavender glaze (powdered sugar, milk, lavender extract)
- Edible flowers and lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground Earl Grey tea.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare lavender glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and a few drops of lavender extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes and garnish with edible flowers and lavender sprigs. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves for a subtle flavor infusion.
- The lavender glaze can be tinted with a few drops of purple food coloring for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Victorian/Tea Time
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
