Ingredients
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- 1 cup black tea (strong brewed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Black edible glitter or luster dust for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix brewed black tea with cocoa powder and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour and tea mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool, then decorate with edible glitter and sugar skull accents.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder.
- Use high-quality cocoa for a richer taste.
- Decorate with gothic-themed toppers for an extra spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking, decorating
- Cuisine: Gothic confectionery
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
