Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes Recipe
The Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes Recipe brings Victorian elegance to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tea strainer
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Wire cooling rack
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strong Earl Grey tea cooled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease muffin tin thoroughly.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at time.
- Mix dry ingredients separately.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and Earl Grey tea.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Test with toothpick for doneness.
- Cool completely before removing from tin.
Notes
- Use high-quality Earl Grey tea for best flavor
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily
- Don't overbake to maintain moist texture
- Cool tea completely before adding to batter
- Store in airtight container for freshness