Description:
This Chai Spice Cake is rich, moist, and full of aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. The cake has a soft crumb and a beautifully spiced flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to warm you up and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup brewed chai tea (cooled)
For the Chai Spice Frosting (Optional):
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brewed chai tea (cooled)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) using an electric mixer.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the Dry Ingredients and Liquids:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and chai tea. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake:
