Mary Berry Earl Grey Tea Loaf Recipe
The Mary Berry Earl Grey Tea Loaf Recipe is a delightful treat for any tea lover. I bake it when I want something light, fragrant and comforting. The subtle taste of Earl Grey makes the cake feel special and elegant.
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 125 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 125 g self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- Zest of 1 orange
- Optional: Icing sugar for dusting
For the Tea Syrup
- 50 ml strong brewed Earl Grey tea
- 25 g caster sugar
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch loaf tin with parchment paper for easy removal.
Infuse the Milk
- Heat milk gently. Add tea bags. Let it infuse for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and cool.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. It should look pale and soft.
Add Eggs
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix slowly to keep batter smooth and light.
Fold in Flour
- Sift flour and fold it gently into the mixture. Do not overmix to keep the cake soft.
Add Tea Milk and Zest
- Add infused milk and orange zest. Stir gently until evenly combined.
Pour Batter into Tin
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf tin. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Loaf
- Bake for 45 minutes. Insert a skewer to check; it should come out clean.
Make Tea Syrup
- While baking, heat sugar and tea in a small pan. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Brush Loaf
- Remove cake from oven. Brush with tea syrup while still warm. Let it cool in tin.
Serve
- Remove from tin. Dust lightly with icing sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy with tea.
Notes
- Use loose Earl Grey leaves for stronger flavor
- Add a tablespoon of orange juice to tea syrup
- Mix in a few chocolate chips for a twist
- Substitute orange zest with lemon zest if preferred
- Store in airtight tin to keep soft longer