Description
A tender, creamy Chai Cake enriched with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- A pinch of salt
- Optional for frosting: cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the buttermilk until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- If desired, prepare a frosting by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy, then spread between layers and on top of the cooled cake.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the batter up to 24 hours in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg