Sponge cake recipe with tea
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
Certainly! Here’s a classic tea-infused sponge cake recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons finely ground tea leaves (choose your favorite tea)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the finely ground tea leaves with the milk. Allow it to steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain to remove the leaves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the tea-infused milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can add a tea glaze or frosting for extra flavor.
Certainly! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try adding a layer of tea-infused whipped cream between cake layers.
Tea-Infused Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon brewed tea (cooled and strained)
Whipped Cream Instructions:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to whip.
- Fold in the strained brewed tea gently until well combined.
Assemble your cake by spreading a layer of the tea-infused whipped cream between the cake layers before adding the glaze. This adds a light and flavorful element to each bite.
Enjoy your tea-infused sponge cake with tea-infused whipped cream!