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Earl Grey Lavender Sheet Cake with Lemon Frosting

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A tender, aromatic sheet cake infused with Earl Grey tea and dried lavender, topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for parties, brunches, or cozy afternoons, this cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves (about 2 tea bags, finely ground)
  • 1½ tsp dried culinary lavender
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or dairy-free butter)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2½ cups (300g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra dried lavender (for sprinkling, optional)
  • Thin lemon slices or zest curls (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Warm milk gently in a saucepan (do not boil). Add Earl Grey tea leaves and dried lavender. Steep for 5-7 minutes, then strain out solids. Let milk cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and cooled, steeped milk until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable; add a splash of milk if needed.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out (if using parchment) and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy (about 2 minutes). Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  9. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Garnish with extra dried lavender or lemon zest curls if desired.
  10. Slice into squares and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Steep milk gently for best flavor; do not overmix batter. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute as noted. Cake can be made a day ahead; flavors improve overnight. Chill frosted cake before slicing for neat squares. Use only the specified amount of lavender to avoid overpowering floral notes.

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