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Earl Grey De La Creme Mini Cakes
Prep. 40 min | Freeze 20 min
20-25
About 24 mini cakes
Tea Cakes
A mini cake dessert made with tea and it's gluten and dairy free? Sign me up! These delicious mini tea cakes combine layers of buttery sponge cake, fragrant with vanilla and bergamot, a hint of fruit jam, and a sweet glaze, all finished with a flourish of candied orange or edible flowers. They are easy to customize and a perfect little treat.
These would make the ideal treat for afternoon tea, bridal showers, small weddings, or other special occasions, especially for the gluten and dairy free person in your life! Earl Grey De La Creme Mini Tea Cakes deliver a bite-sized celebration of flavor and artistry. These charming treats are sure to impress, and even your non gluten free guests probably won't be able to tell the difference.
Lets jump in and learn how to make these adorable and delicious earl grey mini cakes.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 tablespoons Organic Earl Grey De La Creme (loose leaf)
1 cup non-dairy milk
1 cup vegan unsalted butter, softened (miyokos)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 1/2 cups 1-1 gluten free flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly:
1/2 cup apricot jam (or raspberry, if preferred)
1–2 tablespoons water
For Glaze:
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup of cooled tea
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract
For Decoration:
- Candied orange peel, edible flowers, dried lavender or blue cornflower petals (can be found in the tea blend)
Directions
Step 1
Infuse the Milk:
Heat milk until just simmering, add Earl Grey De La Creme, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, and cool completely.
Steep Tea for Glaze:
Steep 2 teaspoons of tea in 1/2 cup of water, set aside to cool.
Step 2
Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and infused milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
Step 3
Prepare Jam:
Warm jam with a tablespoon of water until spreadable.
Step 4
Layer & Cut:
Once cake is cool, trim edges and cut into two even layers (horizontally). Spread jam over the bottom layer, top with second layer. Press gently.
Freeze for 20–30 minutes for easier cutting. Cut into small squares.
Step 5
Glaze & Decorate:
Mix powdered sugar, brewed tea and extract until smooth and pourable (add more water as needed). Place cake squares on a wire rack set over a tray. Pour glaze over each square to coat. Let set.
Top each petit four with candied orange, edible flower, or cornflower petal before glaze sets.
Ways to make the recipe your own:
One of the joys of making mini cakes is how easily you can make them your own. Try layering your sponge cake with different fillings such as lemon curd, raspberry preserves, or a thin layer of vanilla buttercream for new flavors and colors.
For the glaze, experiment with adding a little fresh citrus zest to enhance the Earl Grey’s natural notes.
You can also swap out the decorations: top your cakes with candied ginger, edible flowers, dried lavender, or blue cornflower petals for a personalized finish. Whether you keep them classic or let your creativity shine, these customizable tea cakes are sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve alongside your favorite tea or warm beverage.
- For an extra sweet treat, serve the cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Add fresh berries
Does the tea contain caffeine?
Yes, the Organic Earl Grey De La Creme does contain caffeine. For a non caffeinated version, check out the Organic Herbal Earl!
Can I use regular Earl Grey tea?
Absolutely. Regular earl grey will be delicious for this recipe too.
Can I make these with regular flour and dairy milk?
Absolutely, you can swap out the ingredients for your flour and milk of choice.
Are these vegan?
No, although this recipe does use non dairy milk and vegan butter, it does still contain eggs.
