Fresh and flavorful, with lots of sweet berries and packed high with a crumb topping, this tea cake is summer in one bite!
The first time I heard about iced tea was years ago while watchingDallas. The first time I had iced tea was in London years ago convinced by my, now to be, husband. There I had my first cup of black tea. English breakfast and EarlGrey flavors were everywhere. With Father’s Day approachingfaster than I wanted I knew I exactly how I’d like to celebrate this day. A picnic with lots of iced tea, maybe some popsicles, cake a ball. My daughter loves playing soccer with her daddy. But between two tornado warnings and a few showers, the picnic idea seemed to fade away.Iced tea in the rain? Better go with a warm cup of tea! 
A few days ago Iwent to Walmart to buy everything I need for Father’s day. Some cards, a gift, a few other itemsand of course, tea. You can see my shopping trip here. Bigelow tea is a favoritearound here. I love their wide selection of flavors and their lower prices, compared to other brands. This time they had different black, green andherb teas: Earl Grey, Mint, Vanilla Chai, Peppermint, Orange & Spice, Lemon, Raspberry and Peach. There was definitely something for everyone. I picked a pack of English Teatime and one of Raspberry. 
Now that I had all my shopping was done I needed to bake the cake. A crumb tea cake packed with summer berries seemed fit for our picnic. To bring the tea flavors into the cake as well I infused some boiling milk with a bag of raspberry tea. It not only enhanced the berry flavor but also gave the cake a red-purplish color. I love my black tea with milk and I was wondering why haven’t I infused milk with tea before? That was not going to be my last time, that’s for sure. The cake turned our super moist, slightly sweet and with lots of flavor. My husband said that’s way betterthan any Starbucks coffeecake. (yes, I gave myself a big pat on the shoulder)
Summer berry crumb tea cake recipe
Yields one 8X8" baking pan (16 squares)
Fresh and flavorful, with lots of sweet berries and packed high with a crumb topping, this tea cake is summer in one bite!
30 minPrep Time
43 minCook Time
2 hr, 30 Total Time
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup boiling milk
- 1 Bigalow raspberry tea bag
- 4 tbsp (56 grams) room temperature butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups (240 grams) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups berries
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (28 grams) cold diced butter
Crumb topping
Instructions
- Soak the raspberry tea bag in the boiling milk and leave at room temperature to infuse for about 10 minutes, or until the milk is lukewarm. Discard the tea bag.
- Meanwhile heat the oven to 375F. Line an 8X8" baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl cream the 4 tbsp of butter with 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix well, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Alternately add the flour and baking powder with the raspberry infused milk and stir until just combine. Do not overmix!
- With a spatula, gently fold in the berries.
- Spoon the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- To make the crumb topping, in a mixing bowl add the flour and sugar and stir to combine.
- With your fingers, rub the 2 tbsp of cold butter with the flour/sugar mixture until it resembles fine crumbs. Sprinkle it over the cake batter.
- Bake the cake in preheated oven for about 43 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Leave the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Enjoy!
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Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig saysThis is interesting to me because I grew up on ice tea, sun tea to be exact. Brewed in the hot California sun every summer day for 8 hours...so I am a die hard iced tea fan. And I love Bigelow. I made an Earl Grey Chocolate Cake before and tea adds such a complexity so I love the idea of this recipe, especially the raspberry tea.
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How gorgeous! I love berry crumb cakes and yours looks perfect, Roxana.
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I absolutely LOVE tea cakes! And that crumb topping is heavenly! I sure wish I had this for breakfast this morning! My morning coffee just isn't cutting it.
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Better than Starbucks? Good job Roxana! Looks fabulous!
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- Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
This cake looks so tasty, I love the crumb topping!
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Roxana, you make the most beautifully delicious cakes. This sounds just like my style. I am iced tea drinker in the summer and hot tea in the winter. I like you tea choices. I'd love it if you linked this to What'd You Do This Weekend? http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-20/Wishes for tasty dishes,Linda
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- Dalila G. says
What a sweet looking cake, lovin' the crumb topping!I like your tip on the milk and tea, I've never done that. Guess what I'm going to be baking?! ;-)
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- Michele says
I love crumb cakes. This def looks better than Starbucks!
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- Betty says
Iced tea (sweet!) was at our table at every meal except breakfast when I was growing up. :) That cake looks fabulous! :)
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Excellent post, Roxy! Although I adore coffee, I also adore tea with favorites being peach, raspberry and orange spice. Working with crumbs and cake this week, too! Lovely crumb cake, girl! xo
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- Donna giblin says
Just wondering if you can substitute regular flavored tea in this? Have never seen raspberry tea bags here. Thanks
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- Emily @ Life on Food says
What a great way to use tea! Your cake looks delicious. I am sure your man was happy. And I love your jar mugs. Too cute!
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- Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Your cake looks amazing!! I also like baking with tea...each time the cake has been moist and delicious. And you bought those cute Aladdin mugs! I saw them at Walmart and almost picked up a few, but haven't yet. They look great in your photos.
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- Roxana says
Those Aladdin mugs are just perfect! We used them for picnics, walks to the park, beach! So glad I got them!
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Tea cakes actually have tea in them?! I had no idea. Thanks for enlightening me! This looks lovely. :)
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- Val says
Where did you get the lids for the mason jar glasses? Did you make them?
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- Roxana says
Hi Val, I bought the jars with the lids and straws from Walmart.Roxana
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