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Name: Hetal Vasavada’s Earl Grey and Lemon Economy Cake
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: CAKE:; 2 packets of Earl Grey tea; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional; 2 cups all-purpose flour; WHIPPED CREAM:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon loose Earl Grey tea, optional; Grated lemon zest, optional

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Hetal Vasavada’s Earl Grey and Lemon Economy Cake

This easy cake is inspired by my absolute favorite vintage cookbook, The Settlement Cookbook. The original Economy Cake recipe was designed to be budget-friendly, using just one egg and a few pantry staples. I've given it my own spin with Earl Grey tea and fresh lemon zest. There's something magical about how Earl Grey adds a gentle floral-citrus flavor (almost like Froot Loops!) that transforms it into something I could serve at a party. You could make the cake even more economical by swapping the egg for 1/4 cup of mayo or sour cream. —Hetal Vasavada,...