Earl Grey Tea Cake with Raspberry Preserves
Infused with Earl Grey tea and a hint of orange zest, this loaf doubles as a breakfast bread and a decadent dessert. For breakfast or brunch, skip the icing and enjoy with raspberry preserves, or warm slices briefly in the microwave and slather with butter. If you prefer a sweet treat for afternoon tea or dessert, top the loaf with the confectioners’ sugar icing. What to serve alongside? Cups of steaming Earl Grey tea, of course. To crush the freeze-dried raspberries, place them in a sealable plastic bag and roll over them with a rolling pin or crush them with whatever heavy object is at hand.