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Chai Layer Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A flavorful and aromatic layered cake infused with chai spices, perfect for special occasions or teatime.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tea bags chai tea bags
  • 2.5 cup cake flour
  • 1.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Butter and eggs

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, (room temp)
  • 3 large eggs, (room temp)
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup egg whites
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar

Butter for frosting

  • 2 cup unsalted butter, (sliced into tablespoons, room temp)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (*)
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Steep chai tea bags in warm milk for 10 minutes, then strain.
  • Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla, alternating with dry ingredients.
  • Bake layers at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Prepare frosting by beating butter with vanilla bean paste, powdered sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon.
  • Assemble and frost the cooled cake layers.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: cake, chai, spices