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Chai Cake

A moist and spiced cake infused with the flavors of traditional chai tea, perfect for tea time or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk preferably whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chai spice blend or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chai Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency

Method
 

Prepare the Cake Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and chai spice blend.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter and milk, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Cake
  1. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Slice and serve the chai cake with a cup of tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a stronger chai flavor, increase the amount of chai spice blend in the cake batter.

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