In today's installment of IFN's #31DaysOfChai special Chef Preetha brings us a unique tea recipe in the form of Earl Grey Tea Cake. Baked cakes infused with tea and vanilla essence topped with a rich and sweet glaze are the ideal treats for your sweet tooth. Do give it a try and let us know your feedback in the comments below.SUBSCRIBE to our Channel - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToIndiaFoodNetworkFollow Us on Social Media :-Facebook: https://www.fb.com/indiafoodnetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/IFN❤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiafoodnetwork/IFN Website: http://indiafoodnetwork.in/Love our recipes? Hit 'LIKE' and show us your support! :)Post your comments below and share our videos with your friends. Spread the love! :)Download our App - http://bit.ly/DownloadIndiaFoodNetworkAppIngredients1/3 cup milk3 tbsp Earl Grey tea ( plus a pinch of regular tea powder )½ cup butter½ cup caster sugar2 small eggs (around 1 ½ eggs are required )Few drops vanilla essence1 cup refined flour¾-1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp waterFor glaze :1 ½ tbsp butter¾ cup icing sugar1/3 cup water2 tbsp Earl Grey TeaMethod of Preparation- Sieve flour with baking powder. Keep aside.- Grease rectangular baking tin with butter and line with parchment paper. Grease with butter and dust with flour. Keep aside.- In a pan, combine milk and tea and bring to vigorous boil. Once well boiled, switch off the flame and allow to steep well. Once cooled down, strain and keep aside.- Preheat oven to 180 C.- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy, using an electric beater.- Add eggs, one by one, and whisk till combined. - Add essence, flour mixture, milk and fold into batter.Pour in prepared tin and bake in preheated oven at 160 C for 25 to 30 minutes or till baked.- Cool over a wire rack.- Prepare strong tea using water and Earl grey tea. Strain and keep aside.- Over a double boiler, combine butter, icing sugar and tea decoction. Whisk till smooth and runny.- Pour over cake and serve.
