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Chai Cake

Irresistibly Moist Chai Cake with Creamy Butter Frosting

This chai cake is an irresistibly moist dessert that captures the essence of autumn spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Autumn
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be made with milk and vinegar or lemon juice
For the Chai Milk Soak
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 bags Chai Teabags
  • 0.5 cups Sweetened Condensed Milk
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Must be browned
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add buttermilk into the butter mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients. Mix at low speed just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-38 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden. In a mixing bowl, beat browned butter with cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. In a small saucepan, combine whole milk and chai teabags over low heat, steep for about 10 minutes. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake, then pour the chai milk soak evenly over it.
  10. Spread the brown butter cream cheese frosting over the top of the chai cake. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to measure flour accurately and use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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