Description
Chai Cake is a warm and inviting dessert that beautifully marries the rich spices of traditional chai tea with a moist, fluffy cake. Infused with aromatic cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, each slice offers an enchanting flavor journey that warms the soul. This versatile cake is perfect for any occasion—serve it plain for a quick snack or elevate it with cream cheese frosting and seasonal fruit for a showstopper dessert. Ideal for tea time or as a delightful ending to dinner, Chai Cake captivates the senses and leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add milk and mix well before combining with the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep your cake light and fluffy.
- Experiment with toppings like cream cheese frosting or seasonal fruit compote.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg