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Earl Grey Lavender Cake

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Earl Grey Lavender Cake is a light, floral-infused dessert made with steeped Earl Grey tea and dried culinary lavender. It has a moist, tender crumb and a refined flavor, perfect for tea time, brunch, or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags or 1 tbsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or milk
  • Optional garnish: extra lavender buds or crushed Earl Grey tea leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan, round pan, or prepare cupcake tins.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk with Earl Grey tea and lavender until steaming. Remove from heat and let steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in parts, alternating with the cooled infused milk, and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes (or 18–22 minutes for cupcakes), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before glazing or frosting.
  9. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice or milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Add lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy lift.
  • Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
  • For more lavender flavor, use a drop of lavender extract—sparingly.
  • Make a layer cake or bundt version for special occasions.
  • Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or in fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezes well without glaze or frosting—wrap tightly and thaw before serving.

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