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Chai Cake

Heavenly Chai Cake: A Cozy Slice of Spice and Comfort

This Chai Cake infused with aromatic chai-spiced milk offers a cozy and flavorful dessert perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Milk Any type of milk
  • 2 bags Chai Tea Bags Your favorite brand
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Ensure proper measurement
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed Can be substituted with almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Yogurt or Sour Cream Any fat content
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat yields best texture
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • Milk or Cream Add a splash as needed

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • wire rack
  • Cake pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Cake
  1. Prepare Chai Milk by heating 1 cup of milk, steep 2 chai tea bags for 20 minutes, then remove bags.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: Melt butter, whisk in sugar, then add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and cooled chai milk.
  5. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper measurement and ingredient temperatures for optimal cake texture. Store cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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