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Delicious Chai Cake: A Cozy Treat Perfect for Any Occasion

Delicious Chai Cake

Delicious Chai Cake: A Cozy Treat Perfect for Any Occasion combines rich flavors with a fluffy texture, making it the ultimate dessert for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 bags Chai Tea for brewing
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices adjust to taste
  • as needed Milk or Cream to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pan

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven as per your choice of temperature.
  2. Brew the chai tea bags in the milk and let it cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
  5. Add the eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), vanilla extract, and cooled chai milk to the butter-sugar mixture and blend well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making the Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground spices, mixing until creamy. Adjust consistency with milk or cream as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. The cake can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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