Description
These Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes are a delightful treat inspired by the famous detective’s adventures in London. Infused with the flavors of Earl Grey tea and studded with dried currants, these tender cakes are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea while diving into a mystery novel.
Ingredients
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Tea Cakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup dried currants or finely chopped raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon Earl Grey tea leaves (finely crushed)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons brewed Earl Grey tea (cooled)
- optional edible pearl dust or silver sprinkles for a ‘foggy’ effect
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in mix-ins: Stir in the currants and crushed Earl Grey tea leaves.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and brewed tea, then drizzle over cooled tea cakes.
Notes
- For a more intense tea flavor, infuse the milk with Earl Grey by warming it and steeping a tea bag for 5 minutes before using.
- These delicate cakes pair wonderfully with a cup of black tea and a mystery novel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
