Description
Indulge in the delightful and aromatic world of Chai Cake, a perfect fusion of warm spices and creamy frosting that promises to elevate any occasion. This moist layer cake features an enticing blend of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, enveloped in a rich brown sugar cream cheese frosting. With its inviting aroma and comforting flavor profile, this cake is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eyes. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this Chai Cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 240 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 60 g vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter (room temperature)
- 280 g powdered sugar
- 30 g dark brown sugar
- 115 g full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, ground spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter with granulated and dark brown sugars until fluffy; add eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Stir in sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and dark brown sugar until creamy.
- Frost cooled cake layers with frosting and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice/100g
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg