Chai Cake
Chai Cake is a delightful mix of warm and spicy flavors that offers a unique twist on traditional cake, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chai spice mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Start and end with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and around the outside of the cake.
Notes
To store your Chai Cake fresh, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. If longer storage is needed, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.