Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of our Chai Cake, a perfectly spiced dessert that embodies the essence of autumn. This moist cake is infused with aromatic chai spices and soaked in a sweet chai milk mixture, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting, every bite promises an unforgettable experience. Ideal for fall gatherings or simply to brighten up your day, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting dessert that captures the heart of cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (280 g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 2 chai teabags
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare chai soak by steeping chai teabags in warm milk; stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract after removing the bags.
- Once baked, cool the cake completely, poke holes on top, and pour chai soak evenly over it.
- For frosting, melt butter until golden brown; mix with cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread frosting over the chilled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg