Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsQ AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESSEarl Grey Tea Cake Recipe

Earl Grey Tea Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

lavender-mascarpone chantilly, fresh raspberries

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Ingredients

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For the Earl Grey Tea Cake

For the Lavender-Mascarpone Chantilly

For Garnish

Method

For the Earl Grey Tea Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and Earl Grey tea leaves.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Lavender-Mascarpone Chantilly

  1. 8

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, dried lavender, and vanilla extract.

  2. 9

    Beat Until Stiff Peaks

    Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Serve the Cake

    Slice the cooled Earl Grey tea cake and serve with a generous dollop of lavender-mascarpone chantilly on top, garnished with fresh raspberries.

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