Comments on: Earl Grey Cake With Vanilla Bean Buttercream

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:16:31 +0000

In reply to Dee T. Hi Dee! Thank you for the wonderful feedback and tips. I'm glad you love it!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:15:50 +0000

In reply to Seabrook. So happy to hear you love it!

By: Dee T

Dee T — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:37:23 +0000

Made it and loved it!!! I came across this recipe while looking for a way to use up some leftover Italian meringue from a project last weekend and since I love Earl Grey tea decided to try it. l thought it was wonderful, with or without any icing, and I didn’t make the syrup. I used a 10 inch square pan (12 cups, so the same as the 3 6-inch layers). The flavor of the tea really comes through. Gave some to family members who are not tea drinkers but just told them it’s spice cake, and they devoured it. Will be making it next for my tea loving book club friends.

By: Seabrook

Seabrook — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:31:07 +0000

I have made this cake recipe twice with the Swiss meringue buttercream and making it for a third time with American buttercream. Very excited and it’s always so delicious! Great and simple recipe! A crowd favorite

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:35:05 +0000

In reply to Anya. Hi Anya! I hope you loved it :)

By: Anya

Anya — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:30:27 +0000

i’m gonna make it today

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:53:30 +0000

In reply to Val. Hi Val! Only if you're doing pastels. It's really hard to get a deep color with Swiss buttercream.

By: Val

Val — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:28 +0000

Does this frosting dye well?
Thanks!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:42:13 +0000

In reply to Aye. Hi Aye! 1 Tbsp of loose dry tea or a teabag.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:29:32 +0000

In reply to Niamh. Hi Niamh! Every oven bakes differently so it's hard to say but the baking time will be less than listed in the recipe. The cake layers may be too thin though. Personally I would increase the recipe.