Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest

Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of tea, chocolate, and citrus. This cake is perfect for tea lovers who want to indulge in a sweet treat that is both delicious and easy to make. 

The tea flavor comes through, and it’s a refreshing change from the normal cake flavors. I love how the flavor evolves into something more delicate, floral, and simply lovely. These tea cakes are easy to make, and Earl Grey tea and chopped chocolate are a delicious combination.

The Best Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest

I love how the flavor of tea and orange zest develops into something delicate and floral. It brings out the chocolate flavor just like a coffee powder would. This earl grey chocolate cake is an ideal afternoon snack or any other occasion.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
• 1 tbsp loose Earl Grey tea
• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• ¼ cup dark chocolate (chopped in to varying sizes)
• ½ cup whole milk at room temperature

For Glazing

• 2 tsp Earl grey Tea
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
• Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, tea, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Keep it aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
• Add orange zest and beat to combine.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary.
• At low speed, beat in the flour mixture ( all purpose flour, baking powder, tea, salt) until just mixed. (Be careful not to overmix.)
• Add the milk in to batter and beat until just combined.
• Add chopped chocolate and fold it into the batter using a spatula.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top of the batter in the pan.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out moist.

To make the glaze (Optional)

• Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the pan and simmer over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp earl grey loose tea and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let it stand for at least 30 minutes. Strain the tea leaves and chill the cream until it is cold (about 1 hr in the fridge)
• Add the remaining 1/4 cup cream, sugar to the chilled tea cream. Beat the cream mixture until medium peaks, about 2-3 minutes. Now add the softened cream cheese and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Top the cake with glazing as needed.

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Notes

You may want to wait until at least 25 minutes before opening the oven door to check the cake. otherwise, it might cause the cake to collapse. 

Take the time to prepare the cake pans before baking, by buttering the pans, lining the bottom with parchment. This way your cakes will slide right out of the pan, without sticking.

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Variations on the Classic Recipe for Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest

While the classic recipe for Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest is delicious on its own, there are many creative twists that can be added to the recipe to make it even more special. Some variations on the classic recipe include earl grey tea cake with dark chocolate, earl grey tea cake with chocolate ganache, and earl grey tea cake with orange glaze. These variations add new flavors and textures to the classic recipe and are sure to impress your guests.

The History of Earl Grey Tea Cake

Earl Grey Tea Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. The cake is named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834. The story goes that the recipe for Earl Grey Tea Cake was created by a chef in the Earl’s household who wanted to incorporate the Earl’s favorite tea into a dessert. The cake quickly became popular and has been a favorite ever since.

Serving Suggestions

Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chocolate and Orange Zest is a versatile dessert that can be served in many different ways. One popular way to serve the cake is with a cup of Earl Grey tea. The tea complements the flavors of the cake and makes for a perfect afternoon treat. Another way to serve the cake is with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of orange zest. This adds a creamy texture and a burst of citrus flavor to the cake.

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