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Earl Grey Lavender Loaf Cake

Two slices of moist Earl Grey lavender loaf cake, dotted with poppy seeds and topped with white glaze and lavender sprinkles.
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Bake this moist, fragrant Earl Grey lavender loaf cake for an elegant afternoon treat that pairs well with tea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons strong brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Earl Grey tea, finely ground for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the milk and the 3 tablespoons of cooled Earl Grey tea.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the dried lavender buds.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of finely ground Earl Grey tea. Add a few drops of milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf cake before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, steep your Earl Grey tea bags in just 3 tablespoons of hot water for 5 minutes to create a concentrated brew.
  • You can substitute dried culinary lavender with 1/2 teaspoon of pure lavender extract if you prefer not to use buds in the batter.
  • This sophisticated baking recipe is perfect for a book club gathering.

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