Earl Grey Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Earl Grey Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 earl grey tea bags; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons orange rind candied, diced, optional; powdered sugar; heavy cream

Servings: persons

1
In a small pan, heat milk with tea.
2
Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
3
Let steep until milk is cool to the touch.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
6
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
7
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
8
Alternately beat in dry ingredients and liquid.
9
Fold in candied orange rind if desired.
10
Spoon batter into cupcake papers, filling cups 2/3 full.
11
Bake for 25 minutes.
12
Remove from oven and cool.
13
If desired, make a frosting with powdered sugar and cream.
14
Or, dust with powdered sugar.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup whole milk, 2 earl grey tea bags, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Earl Grey Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Earl Grey Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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