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Spiced Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Spiced Chai Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and tender cake infused with warm aromatic chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Topped with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake delivers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, ideal for cozy afternoons, festive gatherings, or anytime you crave comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of spices throughout the cake.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined to create a moist batter.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cake tender.
  4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined cake pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract or lemon juice for brightness and adjust sweetness as desired.
  6. Frost and Decorate: Spread the frosting generously over the cooled cake. For an added touch, sprinkle with ground cinnamon or chopped toasted nuts.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground spices for a more vibrant chai flavor.
  • Bring eggs and dairy ingredients to room temperature for better mixing and cake rise.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture light and tender.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of frosting.
  • Adjust frosting sweetness to balance tanginess and sweetness according to taste.

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