Earl Grey Soaked Raisin Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 23

Earl Grey Soaked Raisin Cake - A classic tea time cake with a twist

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

294

Sugar

28g

Fat

12g

Earl Grey Soaked Raisin Cake is a perfect treat for tea time with friends and family. It is a twist on the classic sponge cake and has a unique flavour that will stand out. The raisins soaked in Earl Grey tea give it a slightly bitter taste which complements the sweet sponge. This cake is perfect for those who love tea cakes and want to try something different.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm cake tin with baking paper.
2.	Brew a strong cup of Earl Grey tea and soak the raisins in it. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3.	In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten eggs, whisking until well combined.
4.	Sift the flour and baking powder together. Gently fold the flour mixture into the butter and egg mixture.
5.	Fold the soaked raisins into the batter.
6.	Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
7.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8.	Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Earl Grey Soaked Raisin Cake is a classic tea time cake with a unique flavour.
The raisins give it a sweet and chewy texture while the Earl Grey tea adds a subtle but sophisticated taste.

This cake is easy to make and perfect for beginners.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.
It is not suitable for those with celiac disease as it contains gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Earl Grey Soaked Raisin Cake has some health benefits. Earl Grey tea is rich in antioxidants that help fight off free radicals in your body.
Raisins are a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron. They have been linked to lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation.
As with all cakes, this should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 cups strong earl grey tea , warmed
	180 g raisins
	170 g soft butter
	170 g brown sugar
	3 eggs , beaten
	285 g plain flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder