Description
A delightful cake infused with the warm spices of chai, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs/applesauce for vegan)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan(s).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the chai spices and taste the batter for seasoning.
- Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chai cake, dessert, spices, autumn, family recipe