Description
Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of a spiced chai cake, perfectly paired with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This moist and flavorful dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spices in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet and dry ingredients: Beat in eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour mixture and milk alternately.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 28–32 minutes until done.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of brewed chai tea for a deeper flavor.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of warm chai latte or spiced milk.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
