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Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Author: Natalie
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 9

Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this chai cake, perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, this cake delivers a delightful experience with every bite. The smooth cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness that beautifully complements the spiced cake. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this chai cake will quickly become a favorite dessert.


Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • ground cardamom
  • ground cloves
  • ground black pepper
  • granulated sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • whole milk
  • vegetable oil
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • cream cheese
  • unsalted butter
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugars, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with ground cinnamon.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg