Earl Grey Cupcakes

Adding the pulverized tea leaves to the batter is often done, but another method to steep the tea leaves in the milk and then strain (or use a tea bag)—I prefer this method. This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose or cake flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea pulverized

Instructions

  1. In a bowl (or with a stand mixer), beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar and cream the butter with the sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  2. Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each egg very well so that it is thoroughly combined before adding the next egg.
  4. Beat in half of the flour mixture along with the tea. Then add the milk and the remaining flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake pans ⅔ full. Bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes (mine are done right around 22 minutes), rotating the pans halfway through to ensure even baking. Cool thoroughly before frosting.
  6. Frost with Fluffy Orange Honey Frosting. (Or try a lemon buttercream or lavender.)