I have been using a food processor but there are still sizeable chunks left. I’m in the midst of trying this recipe, and after making the Earl Grey Syrup, I realized there aren’t any further instructions beside how to make that. I’m wanting to make this cake again and was wondering what adjustments I would need for three 9 inch pans instead of three 6 inch ones. Thanks for providing such a tasty earl grey recipe! Hi Catherine! How do you get such a clean edge and even colour on the sides of your cake? Thanks so much for the recipe! I love anything earl grey and this for sure hit the spot. All rights reserved. He absolutely loved the earl grey cake because of the texture, but I want to change it up and make something new for him. Was it completely at room temperature when you ate it or still a bit cold? Thank you! Ooookay, so off I went to the appliance store (alone, Ryan was at work and the shop closes at 5:30pm, seriously)  to buy one that day. Two questions for you: (1) My buttercream came out really glossy, like it was melting (but it didn’t, it just looked like it could melt). I recommend using Salted or Semi Salted butter instead for this recipe, if the sweetness is too much. Hi Kimberly! My cakes tend to be more on the dense side rather than light and fluffy, but it shouldn’t be too dense. It was so yummy! I just want to say, I was super impressed with this cake. Hi thank you for the amazing recipe, and I am planning to make it for a special birthday occasion. You can move the serving slider to 8, or until you see the measurements convert to 2 eggs instead of 3. 4 would also work though — it would just make more and the buttercream would be a bit whiter . Place cakes on wire rack to cool for 10mins then turn out onto wire rack. Were your eggs the correct size? However, I prefer my cakes on the denser side (but not too dense). Hi Lily! Was just wondering how I should adjust the ingredient measurements if I want to use a 4 inch cake tin and make 2 layers instead of 6 inch? It's very refreshing, orange and cream cheese compliment one another beautifully, so I kept all the ingredients the same - it's the method that I changed. In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Hi! Hi there! Hey! Hi Evangeline! Hi Mitch! Hi Min! The birthday girl really likes Moomin (a Japanese character) so that was the design behind the cake. Thanks for the feedback! My partner wanted this cake for his birthday so I gave it a try, Yeah it was a little work and I’d never made a buttercream that way, but everything comes together so light and there is even a brightness in it from the tea I assume? Unfortunately, that would completely change the structure of the cake and it might collapse, due to insufficient supporting ingredients. And trust me when I say - nobody complaint! The buttercream imperfect, not overly sweet but with enough richness to complement the cake and let you know you are eating something special. I made a strong tea which I then combined with the same amount of sugar and cooked on a medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, until it thickened and went all syrupy. Have you ever made cupcakes with this recipe?? In a measuring jug combine sour cream, earl grey infused milk and vanilla extract. Thank you very much for the great recipe!!!! The cake itself was fluffy and not too sweet and paired lovely with the buttercream. The cream cheese frosting unfortunately didn’t work well with this cake, covered up all the earl grey taste. I made this for a theme cake for my daughter’s 13th birthday. Ever since then, this is all the dessert my family requests. But I added the buttercream and left it in the fridge overnight, and it turned out great. Hope you had wonderful holidays and I wish you all the best in NY! The latter can pack in a lot more flour. I was only going to put the earl grey syrup on one layer – should i do this in advance or when assembling? Your email address will not be published. After the whole ordeal (and finishing this cake), I went into the freezer to get a popsicle (it was super hot that day). The days are getting shorter and cooler (I’m actually wearing a sweater as I type this – insert happy face). So glad your friend liked it! I will definitely redo this cake over soon. I prefer the traditional one, although mine has a bit of a twist too. For Matt’s birthday this year, I went into the archives and made this classic Earl Grey vanilla bean tea cake that’ll please even the tea cake skeptics out there. Since this is an earl grey tea cake flavor, I’m afraid the flavor will not pair well. If you still don't own one, I advise you to buy a kitchen scale - they're cheap and easy to use, and always guarantee the same results in baking! I suggest to check the cakes at 18 min mark and then adjust the baking time accordingly. The layers will be slightly thinner, but just barely. Honey is often an addition to Earl Grey tea! Bring to room temp and rewhip before using. Anytime! In the middle of your cake board or a serving plate put some buttercream to stop the cake from moving around. Thank you! SUCCESS! You can replace some of it though. That will help add more flavour. Line the bottom with parchment paper and grease. In consideration of the size of the plate, we can only put at … Hi Cheryl! hi!! I was wondering if it was possible to make the batter in advance the night before. I believe because of the thickness of the batter, the time in the oven will be longer, but I'm not sure how much. Copyright © 2010 - 2021, Liv for Cake. And I’m excited about this Earl Grey Cake! So, naturally, I went to Google to see what to do. Hi! Aaaaand... that's strike two for me. So many cakes! Seriously, I wanted to make a comfy hot beverage out of it, it should totally be a thing if it isn't already . Place bowl on your stand mixer and whisk on med-high until the meringue is stiff and cooled (the bowl is no longer warm to the touch (approx. I used homemade cake strips for the first time (tea towel and foil), and I think I kept too much water in the tea towel because the cakes looked soggy after I took them out of the oven, so I left the simple syrup out. All Rights Reserved. Strain and cool completely. Do you think I can do so with this recipe? So I did. Love that, let me know how it turns out . Curious if the butter for the buttercream has to be cubed if it’s at room temp? I’m Ana – a self-taught baker, recipe developer and passionate food photographer. 2. I think 2 Tbsp would be fine and won’t hurt the recipe, but a great way to add moisture is to add Simple Syrup to the baked cake layers. Hi Michelle! Hi Priscilla! We can put the English name and message on a small fondant plate to be put on the cake, it is included in the cake cost. I recently made this cake but it was a bit dense. Now, let’s talk about this Earl Grey Cake, shall we? I added my vanilla mascarpone cream/custard in between the layers and vanilla swiss buttercream to cover it! Thanks for the sweet comment and for your tips! Do you think that would be a good combination? I use a coffee grinder, it creates the finest powder! What would you suggest for temperature and cooking time? Please help! Already made it twice and everyone goes crazy over it. Hi Pia! You could try putting it in the fridge for 20mins then rewhipping. So glad you loved this cake and happy belated birthday to you . (You're not going to use all of it in a cake, but it's hard to make it with smaller quantities.). Once it's done, strain it through a sieve into a plate, put a cling film over it touching the surface to prevent "skin" forming and let it cool to room temperature. I’ll definitely use this as a base recipe for different cake flavors in the future! I like to bake all my layers separately (although I'm aware that sometimes that's a stretch for the budget) because you get a more even bake and less chance for overbaking or having really dry edges. An Earl Grey birthday cake is just so very fitting for YOU! Thanks Liv! Only mix the flour until just incorporated at each stage. Plus, I could eat just the bowl of frosting by myself lol. Chill for 20mins. Bring heavy cream just barely to a simmer and pour over chopped chocolate. I can’t wait to use the earl grey syrup and frost it with my blackberry Italian meringue buttercream and fresh berries. Especially if you're not a chocolate lover. I love the flavour and lightness of the cake. I use a scale to make sure it’s precise but it’s not necessary. No idea what happened. ! It will just make removing the parchment from the cakes easier, but I never find it to stick that much. But my cake turned out to be very mushy and dense i duno what went wrong. There is nothing quite like having to call the fire department while you’re in the middle of making a cake. I’d try using a larger pot (as long as the bowl still doesn’t touch the water) or turning it up a bit so it’s simmering more vigorously. I have 9 inch round pans… can I use that with this recipe or do I need to increase the quantity? The curd and cream cheese are both tangy though, but I like the combo as the CC buttercream tends to have a lot of sugar in it. Thank you so much for your advice! I wonder if it will have a different taste, or maybe a more subtle taste? I knew that some people beat the cream cheese and butter together and then add powdered sugar (when making American Buttercream), so I thought this will be a good way to go. I paired an Earl Grey cake with my all time favourite Swiss Meringue Buttercream, but this time, lavender flavoured. Too much flour can also be a culprit. Do you have a spice grinder? You’d need a very tall pan to bake all of the cake batter at once, or a very large one. I paired it with a simple vanilla bean buttercream to compliment the creamy Earl Grey flavours. I do not like to use powder sugar for my cakes, and I’ve been repeatedly using honey, cream cheese, and unsalted butter as my frosting. Not completely. It didn’t last long in our household! Sure enough, the smell faded away. Finished! I always use baking strips no matter the pan size. . Hi Kay! I am beginning to bake more and love a good London Fog so I thought an Earl Grey cake would be fun and found your recipe and blog. Prepare to amaze your tastebuds! Second, I made my layers a little thinner so I could make a few cupcakes to try it out first and it tastes delicious!!!!!! So happy to hear that you love it!! He prefers lighter flavors (white cake) and cream cheese. Write a review. It wasn’t overly hot over here and my butter was at room temp (maybe veering on being colder than room temp). I wasn’t too fond of this one, tho it was still amazing! Hi Natasha! Hi! In a small saucepan (I always use heavy-bottomed one to prevent burning) combine flour, sugar, salt and milk. Here’s some more info: https://livforcake.com/simple-syrup-recipe/ I can’t wait to hear what you try next! If the ganache is too thick, add in a tsp of heavy cream until it gets to a thin enough consistency. I've never had issued with using gel food colouring because you need a really small amount to get the colour you want. Stir with a spatula until combined and smooth. or was it too short? Hi Nancy! So excited to see how it turns out! Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time fully incorporating after each addition. Can I use almond flour in place of all-purpose flour? Thank you very much for your helpful advice! Hi Grace! Thanks! Yup, that's how good it is. The tea flavor truly comes out and is a nice change from usual cake flavors. So happy you loved it Converting pan sizes is always tricky. ? Cake Spade. Thanks for your feedback. I love earl grey tea and was excited to try it! Zebra Marble Layer CakeEarl Grey Chocolate CupcakesApple Spice Sheet Cake + Blackberry Mascarpone FrostingCoconut Lime Loaf CakeDulce de Leche Banana Cake, I hope you'll give this one a go! I baked this cake on 2 separate occasions but both times the cake turned out a bit dense and not as fluffy as i thought it would be. Hi Angie! I didnt know it would be a bit dense. A typical cake is two 8″ cake rounds but that will make more than for 8 people. EARL GREY BUTTERCREAM double recipe if you plan on doubling cake recipe. RAW CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH EARL GREY CACAO MOUSSE Print the recipe here! I was eager to try it in a cake form, since I've seen that many bakers use it in baked goods. No reviews yet. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Caroline, Hi Caroline! thank you! She was so thrilled that I used the chatacters favorite tea as the cake flavor. Hi Angela! You could totally do that just fine . am making this today, can I use cake flour, and do I meed to increase to 2 1/4 cup + 2tbsp? Thats helpful:). Once it's done, strain it to get rid of tea leaves and leave it to cool to room temperature before using. It turned out great :). Otherwise, if making further in advance: shelley c. says. Thanks for your help! Otherwise, overmixing the cake batter can cause cakes to be dense. I’m definitely going to make this again in the future. It should be gloopy, almost like a pastry cream. I didn’t know if letting the batter stand and not bake straight away would affect the cake texture. So weird. Place final layer on top, upside down, and do a thin crumb coat on the cake. Thank you so much! You could skip the simple syrup to cut some of the sweetness out or try a German buttercream instead that has a very subtle sweetness. Hi Nancy! Hi Jared! Hi Valerie! (2) the flavor of the cake was lovely, and when they came out of the oven, they looked like they were the right texture. I’m not sure you could really use them for anything . Hi Liv, this looks like the perfect cake to bake for my friend’s 40th next weekend! I wouldn’t fully replace it but you can swap half of it out if you like. Raspberry Vanilla Layer Cake Let me know how they turn out! It turned out to be a great combination of flavors, and I plan to make this cake again. Just wondering if I want to make a 2x8inch cake, do I need to 1.5x the batter or will this current amount be suitable? Take out 2-3 hours before assembly. Happy birthday! Thank you very much for your attention. Turn the mixer to medium-low speed and add eggs one at a time - making sure it's fully incorporated after each addition. And this way I got to make the cake again correcting all my mistakes. Actually, flavourwise - the frosting was a success, too. Hi Clare! So happy to hear that Madeline!! No changes needed to any ingredients, just swap the flour. Turn the mixer to low and add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, beginning … I had froze it for 40 minutes, frosted it and then let it come to room temperature for 3 hours. I haven’t had a cake yet that didn’t work with a cream cheese frosting Let me know how it turns out! Pistachio Macarons Recipe + TIPS Hi there! They thought it was hilarious. Flavor was good but damn it was DRY. I actually think it would go really well. I get off the phone with the guy, who says he’ll be here in a couple hours, and turn the breaker for the fridge back on because, HELLO, I have a cake in there. It is more buttery tasting than an American buttercream, but it shouldn’t taste like you’re eating a stick of butter! I think the batter would work well baked in a bundt pan, but these measurements might be too much for a 6 cup bundt pan. The only edit I made was to add lavender in with the earl grey tea as I brewed the milk. The cakes should bake close to the top of them. If yes, what would be your recommendations for storage? Is it possible that the cake was underbaked? I don’t own a few cake pans in the same size – and plan on making three of these for some special ladies in my life, so baking each layer one by one with a single cake pan sounds quite terrifying, if i were to be honest! So happy you loved it My cakes tend to be more on the dense side rather than light and fluffy, but it shouldn’t be too dense. Thanks in advance! And how long should i bake it at the same temp? Or something you could grin the tea leaves up with? My food colouring wouldn’t mix with the buttercream, just kept separating. Do I need to wrap the cake if I refrigerate it? I ran the converter tool again and it should be fixed. It was a big hit. Dear Olivia, Or do you think the cake itself has enough earl grey flavor and adding this buttercream would be overpowering? I’m making it again for my birthday. the cake tasted amazing and looked wonderful! I was just wondering if you had a preference for a type of milk to use? How did you make the ganache? I’m so happy that you liked this cake! So happy everyone loved it, thanks for the feedback . Using a cake leveler or a long serrated knife level the tops of your cakes if needed. Let me know how it turns out! Hi there, did you increase the amount when you switched to cake flour? Honestly, I use 1% because that’s just what we happen to have. Anyhow, the fire department arrives. Hi there! I think it could work with an earl grey buttercream too, but the flavour would definitely be strong. The only thing that didnt quite work according to recipe was the meringue for the buttercream – it took forever to get to 160°F, which meant a lot of hand whipping while it was heating up, but that might just be my shitty stove. It balances the flavours beautifully and has just the right amount of sugar in it. Thanks again for the wonderful recipe. Quick question, I want to scale this bad boy up a bit to feed the hungry masses, do you think doubling this recipe would give me three 9 inch rounds? You can bake the cake layers the night before though and just wrap them in plastic wrap. I thought it was just on its last legs and that we should probably look at buying one on the weekend. The Earl Grey syrup is optional (I forgot to add it even though I had it made), but it will enhance the flavour of the cake even more, and will add moisture. I don’t know but this recipe is 100% a keeper. Overly dense cakes can be from overmixing the cake batter once the flour is added — it develops too much gluten. I just kept on "testing" it all the time with my spoon. This was my first cake fully from scratch that I've ever made, and it came out better than I could have hoped! $ 44.90 Lavender Earl Grey cake is one of our best seller made with chiffon cake infused with premium earl grey tea leaves and smooth cream mousse scented with lavender. Let me know how it turns out! You could use sprigs of thyme, that always looks pretty too, and just remove them before serving (easier to remove than the tea leaves, hah). Not all ovens are the same. Sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you! Rose Earl Grey. Just put the bowl (ideally metal not glass) over a pot with 1-2″ of simmering water. I left the cakes in their tins overnight but the next morning when I went to decorate, the cakes had deflated and looked quite dense and wet in the middle (but it was still cooked through). Thank you! Unfortunately, they said they weren’t qualified to assess that and that I’d need to call an electrician, but to leave all the breakers off. Also just wondering is it OK to make the Earl grey milk like a day ahead and just keep it in the fridge until needed? Meanwhile, grind the remaining 1.5 teaspoons of 2g of Earl Grey tea to a rough powder. Thank you for the feedback . Send them to livforcakeblog[at]gmail[dot]com. Hi dear just wondering if this cake freezes well. Using a piping bag fitted with a 8B tip (or yours personal favourite), pipe some rosettes on top after the ganache has set. It really takes it to a whole ‘nother level of deliciousness. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Could it be this is meant for 3-layer cake so i should bake in 2/3 batches (my oven is tiny)? I would just swap it in one for one. The cake was full of flavor, and baked flat with the strips to a police golden brown color. My dad doesn’t eat many sweets (I don’t even bother with a birthday cake anymore), but even he ate a hunk and said it was great! It is easy to follow and very yummy. I made this cake for my daughter’s graduation since we are huge earl grey tea fans….we absolutely loved this cake! Thank you so much Olivia!! … May I just check with you how does the dreamy colour of the buttercream come from? I haven’t tried that so I can’t guarantee the results. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am currently not at home (where all my lovely baking tools are) and have only one 6” cake pan to use (buying more is not an option in my situation). Omg, this cake is AMAZING. Also, I’m glad you got your appliance situation sorted out. I will definitely be making this cake again. Hello, Thank you! I recommend removing the cakes from their pans after 10mins. It’s easy to get behind our fridge, so I pull it out and start smelling the outlet. I made the buttercream on Wednesday and took the cake out, frosted and everything no problem. The syrup would definitely help add moisture though! . I can’t eat dairy, and I’m trying to figure out how to use an alternative for the frosting. Thank you Olivia! I can’t wait to hear about it . Hi again, I only have a hand mixer and it took quite a while to make the icing but it was worth it. Thanks for your help! How would modify the ingredients to fit two 8 inch pans? Hi C.J.! https://livforcake.com/ermine-frosting/. It's definitely a new favourite in the family, although some of them were sceptical at the mention of flavours. Converting pan sizes is always tricky. Mix until it's all nicely incorporated and with no lumps. I made this cake for my cousin’s birthday and it was such a hit! Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until it thickens. I didn't get a picture, but I made the cake for a Christmas cake last night and everybody LOVED it!! So happy that you liked it, and your dad too! I used regular tea bags to make the EG milk, which i let steep for about 20min (I wanted a very deep flavor) and a coffee grinder to grind the tea bag tea very finely. I just used some gel food colouring. I’m planning to make this cake for a dinner at friend’s house. I’m seeing either 6” by 2” or 6” by 3”. It should be fine to just swap it one for one. Cake … Hi Ana, I'm wondering if I can use an 8 inch cake tin instead of separating them into 3 separate tins. This recipe is absolutely amazing. Hi Mai! I like to refrigerate my cakes and take them out 2-3 hours before serving. xx. Do allow this cake to sit in room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Would I be able to use a vanilla bean or extract opposed to vanilla bean paste? And do you swap out something else (like some of the sugar)? Hi Leonie! The cake recipe as-is will also work for two 8″ cake pans, so not changes needed. Ryan is not a tea drinker at all, and he loved the unique flavour it has — though I will say that if you are not a fan of Earl Grey, it might not be up your alley. I used my vanilla cake recipe as a base and went from there. Hi, Hi! The frosting I found melted very quickly both times, so I added cornstarch to each batch, about 2 tbsp per batch, and the frosting didn’t taste starchy so it worked well! . I wonder if I can substitute whole milk with low-fat milk? Chocolate can be tricky to work with sometimes. Here’s a site I use as a guideline: http://www.joyofbaking.com/PanSizes.html. Hi there, can I use handheld mixer in this recipe? Slowly add cubed butter and mix until smooth. if i wanted to change the all purpose flour to cake flour, would the measurement still be the same amount or slightly more? Strain and measure out 1 cup. Thank you! This looks amazing!! Can I make this in a bundt pan (6 cups)? I know Cup 4 Cup comes highly recommended. I didn’t realize at that point that the fridge had actually DIED. 1 ½ cups icing sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 ½ tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of ground earl grey tea. However, I noticed a discrepancy in the number of egg whites used when I switched from the US customary units to the metric one. You can sift it as well to get rid of any larger chunks. Hello! Thanks for the awesome and detailed feedback! So moist, so easy, with such a unique flavour. It depends on how thick the layers are — how full were the pans? Yes, no problem. It really was spectacular! Hi Ezra! Thankfully they had one they could deliver on Saturday, so it wouldn’t be too bad. Be sure to really whip the buttercream once the butter is added. https://www.notquitenigella.com/2016/02/23/earl-grey-london-fog-cake If I use 6 x 3 pans, should I still use baking strips? Earl Grey Chiffon Cake is ideal for a light afternoon tea or as an easy finish to a heavier meal. 1) How do you get your tea ground so finely? Now, I’m going to share a secret: I had never actually made cake with cake flour, which shows that I’m not exactly cake … This confirmed my fears that it was something electrical. Once they're done, let the cakes cool for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack before removing them from the pans to cool completely. Kind Regards, Maybe that’s the key to making it moist? Heading out to buy a few more isn’t really an option either due to the lockdown measures in my country, sadly. Tried making this today. I'm so happy the cake was such a success, it's one of the favourites in the family. Yes. Would I be able to substitute the AP for cake flour/would that make a difference? What you’re looking for in that step is to dissolve the sugar and once it’s dissolved you just need to get the mixture to 160F. Hi Shelly! Milk Chocolate Orange Cookies (Ben's Cookies) Thank you! I would leave it out and maybe make the Earl Grey milk stronger? This Earl Grey Tea Cake pairs three moist and tender earl grey cake layers with refreshing and tangy orange cream cheese buttercream. I was going to try whole, but I didn’t know if that would be best. This cake should be kept refrigerated or consumed immediately upon delivery! What temp and how long to bake? I made this in 2019 for Mother's Day as an experiment because I was curious about the flavor and my mother always asks for "something different". Another question would be whether I could directly triple the recipe, so I don’t have to create the batter again after one is done? Hi Mandy! I’ve never used earl grey oil, but I can’t see it being a problem. My goal one day is to make all of yours :)…5 down, lots to go! Hi Olivia, I thought maybe it was the landscapers with their various electric tool things (lol, I have no idea what they are called), but the smell didn’t dissipate after they left, and actually got stronger. Saved by Liv for Cake - Classic Cake Recipes with a Modern Twist. I recommend mixing on low when adding the flour and only till just incorporated. Omg! I'll definitely be making it again, and I'll be sure to cook it for longer The combination is the best of both worlds. Even if they are thinner than normal I can reduce bake time to probably 10 minutes less… what’re your thoughts? Hi Alysha! I was just wondering if I used a cake levelling strip to level my cake, will the sides of the cake become less interesting since it’s partially naked? Plus we have an orange tree in the yard that is producing a lot of oranges right now. Regarding the dense cake — did it rise ok? Earl Grey & Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake Earl Grey Cake Adapted from Huntsman and Wynne's Chai Cake (Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes). I think this will be a great gift for my wife on her upcoming birthday. Just be sure to bring it to room temp before using in the cake . It should NOT be dense like that. Bergamot is a type of orange, typically found in Italy or France. If it needs more you can add some juice (1 Tbsp max) or more zest (as much as you like). Since the cake was such a success, I didn't change a thing when I made it again. Hi Hope! That can cause for a denser cake. Hi Michelle! Your recipe is fantastic! What do you think? The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. Sift into the butter mixture about 1/3 of the dry ingredients and beat until fully incorporated and the batter is fluffy. Still, I’m such a perfectionist that I want to make it again, for my birthday this week, so I can work on some things that I think went wrong the first time. No, it should be fine unless you have something particularly smelly in the fridge. Earl Grey Cake Layers 1. I was so thrilled when it all came together. I knew I wanted to pair the cake with orange ermine buttercream (which you already know is my all-time favourite), but I was thinking of adding some cream cheese to it just to boost that orange, tangy flavour even more. 1. combine all ingredients in your mixer and whip until the scent of the tea emerges. How much of the prepared syrup do you use in the batter recipe? How did you go with yours? Delicately flavored but you can definitely taste the earl grey, moist, light… great recipe! Using a small offset palette knife or a piping bag, spread the frosting over the cake. Hi- My 2.5 year old son helped me make this yummy cake. 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