Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this extra moist chai cake, perfectly spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for any occasion, from casual tea times to festive celebrations, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Its fluffy yet dense texture and warm aroma will fill your kitchen with comfort and joy. Once you serve it, you’ll create lasting memories as friends and family bond over each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat eggs; then mix in oil and milk. Stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg