The cake base couldn’t be easier to makeyou’ll use your favorite yellowboxed mixto bake two layers.
What Does Earl Grey Tea Taste Like?
If you’re unfamiliar with Earl Grey tea, its flavor profile is predominantly floral and citrusy.
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The primary note in the black tea is bergamot, which is a Mediterranean citrus fruit similar toMeyer lemon.
The blend also has hints of spice, smoke, and malt flavors.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Start infusing the cream the day before you bake the Earl Grey cake for a delicately perfumed filling.
Make the Earl Grey Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to boiling.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain and return the tea to the saucepan.
Return the mixture to boiling, then add the granulated sugar, stirring to dissolve.
Continue boiling the mixture for 5 minutes or until it’s slightly thickened and syrupy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Bake the Cake
Meanwhile, grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.
Spread the cake batter in the prepared pans and bake as directed.
Prepare the Toppings
Strain the infused cream into a chilled bowl.
In a medium bowl, toss the raspberries with the remaining tea syrup.
Using a slotted spoon, place 2 cups of the raspberries in an even layer over the cream.
Top the berries with a spoonful of cream and the second cake layer.
Top the cake with the remaining whipped cream and raspberries.
Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
If you like, dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
We recommend eating this Earl Grey cake within a day for the best texture.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
