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Chai Cake

Cozy Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting for Fall Bliss

Indulge in this Cozy Chai Cake, infused with warm spices and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture, add sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting & Assembly
  1. Beat together cream cheese and butter with brown sugar until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar.
  2. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
  3. Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the warm, spiced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Sift dry ingredients for a fluffier cake. Cool layers completely before frosting.

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