Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of chai spices with this delicious Chai Cake. Perfect for fall baking or any time you crave a spiced treat, this easy-to-make cake is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup strong brewed chai tea, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla, and combine with milk and chai tea.
- Combine ingredients: Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and chai mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting or whipped buttercream for added richness.
- Use a chai spice blend for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
