Description
A cozy slice of autumn, this Spiced Chai Cake is infused with rich chai spices, making it perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup strong chai tea, cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and cooled chai tea, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before frosting.
- Combine brown butter and cream cheese in a bowl for the frosting, and beat until smooth. Frost the cooled cake with the creamy concoction.
Notes
For a lighter option, drizzle a chai-spiced glaze instead of frosting. Add nuts for texture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg