Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Chai Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, a delightful dessert that blends aromatic spices with a rich, creamy topping. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake features a soft, moist texture infused with cardamom and ginger. The luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting elevates the flavor profile, creating an irresistible combination that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether served alongside chai tea or coffee, this cake is sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 114 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 114 grams vegetable or canola oil
- 300 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 260 grams buttermilk, room temperature
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cardamom
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 227 grams full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 114 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 480 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer or bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add granulated sugar and beat until fluffy and light in color.
- Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract and buttermilk until well incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and spices) on low speed until just mixed; then fold gently with a spatula.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg