Due to popular demand, Lynn provided her daughter Patricia's recipe for some seriously posh cupcakes. Thanks, Lynn and Patricia, I'm sure they would never last very long - they sound absolutely scrumptious!
Earl Grey Cupcakes
2/3 cup whole milk
4 scoops Earl Grey Crème tea
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
Earl Grey Buttercream
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
Heat milk until boiled.
Steep tea in milk for 30 minutes until room temperature.
Reserve three tablespoons for buttercream frosting.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line pan with liners.
In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Mix well and set aside.
Add sour cream and vanilla extract into the milk and tea mixture.
Mix well and set aside.
Mix canola oil and sugar (medium high speed) until well blended. (Reduce speed to medium) gradually add eggs until just blended.
With mixer set on low, slowly add half the flour mixture, mix until just blended. Add the liquid mixture, mix until just blended. Slowly add remaining flour mixture until just blended.
Divide batter amongst cups, bake for 15-18 minutes.
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Beat butter with paddle attachment on medium speed. Add powdered sugar and turn speed to low, beat until the sugar incorporates with the butter. Add vanilla, heavy cream and Earl Grey milk, and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Frost and serve.
Enjoy!
[ IMPORTANT NOTE - Lynn kindly offered to send Earl Grey Crème tea to anybody who wants to try this recipe. Just let me know via email and I'll forward your messages to Lynn so you can arrange details such as addresses, etc. I received my care package this morning and had a cup of this delicious tea, which I highly recommend! Peter enjoyed his Assam. A big thank you to Patricia and Lynn, from a grateful couple in cloudy France. ]
