Chai Cake: The Ultimate Guide to Baking the Perfect Spice Cake
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup strong brewed chai tea, cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Cream cheese for frosting
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with chai tea and buttermilk.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool before soaking with chai syrup and frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg