Description
A delightful cake that combines the warmth of spices with the comforting flavor of chai, perfect for any gathering or as a personal treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup brewed chai tea, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour the cake pan.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and cooled chai tea.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake before frosting with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter, and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg