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Delicious Chai Cake: A Cozy Treat Perfect for Any Occasion

Delicious Chai Cake Recipe: A Cozy Treat for Every Occasion

Delicious Chai Cake: A Cozy Treat Perfect for Any Occasion is a flavorful cake that combines traditional chai spices in a moist, delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Milk for brewing chai
  • 2 bags Chai Tea for flavor infusion
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream use yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or Cream to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. Brew the chai tea bags in the milk and let infuse for a few minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before preparing the frosting.
Frosting Instructions
  1. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground spices until desired consistency is reached, adjusting with milk or cream as necessary.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to rest after baking for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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