10ozLow fat milk + 2 oz to cater for evaporation during scalding.
1Large bay leaf or 3-4 small bayleaf
3whole clove
3cardamom pods
½cinnamon stick
3allspice/pimento berry
½star anise
2black tea bags of choicevanilla, apple spice etc.
Instructions
Scald milk with the bayleaf,cardamom, ,cinnamon stick, allspice/pimento berry and star anise. Remove from heat just as milk starts to produce bubbles. Add tea bags to the mixture and cover to let it steep and cool naturally.
Ensure Butter is at A/C room temperature (approx 19 degrees)
Sift flour and baking powder and add dry spices; gently mix together until well combined
Cream butter, sugar & salt with a hand blender or stand mixer for 5-7 minutes
Add eggs individually, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated and mixture is light and aerated.
Alternate flour mixture with milk mixture
When all of the flour mix is incorporated, mix for 30 seconds more, taking care not to overmix the batter.
Preheat oven temperature to 350°F/180°C
Pan mixture in desired baking dish (gently but firmly knock dish against work table to release any trapped air bubbles)
Bake for 30 - 38 mins
Allow the cake to cool or wire rack after de-panning.