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Description
A moist and flavorful chai-spiced cake layered with creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp chai spice mix (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, chai spice, and milk to make frosting.
- Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For stronger chai flavor, steep 2 chai tea bags in the milk before using.
- Store cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Dust with extra cinnamon before serving for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg