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We've seen a boxed cake mix hack (or 10) in our day, but we recently came across one that's new to us. Hint: it's something British people like Queen Elizabeth and judges of The Great British Baking Show drink every day. Yes, to make boxed cake mix better, just replace the water with brewed tea.
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In her New York Times recipe for Earl Grey Tea cake with Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest, recipe developer and cookbook author Samantha Seneviratne steeps Earl Grey tea in heavy cream. "Loose Earl Grey tea stirred into buttery cake batter adds a sweet, floral essence that's subtle but lovely," Seneviratne writes in the recipe headnote. Clearly, tea and baked goods are a match made in culinary heaven!
How to Make Boxed Cake with Brewed Tea
Adding brewed tea to a boxed cake mix is easy to do. All you need to do is brew some tea and let it cool slightly. Replace the water in the recipe with the same amount of tea. So if the box calls for 1 cup of water, add 1 cup of brewed tea instead.
The Best Teas to Use in Boxed Cake Mix
The beauty of this hack lies in its versatility. You can pair the type of tea with your cake mix to create custom flavor profiles. Vanilla cake mix sings when combined with Earl Grey, thanks to the tea's citrusy bergamot notes. Pumpkin spice cake mix gets and extra kick of spice with some chai. Green tea brings a subtle earthiness to a classic yellow cake mix. A fruity tea (think raspberry or peach) would be a fun addition to a white or yellow cake mix. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination—and the tea stash in your pantry.
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So the next time you’re whipping up a boxed cake, put on your fanciest apron and brew a cup of tea—both to sip on and to stir in. The Brits would be proud.
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