Description
Chai Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of traditional chai tea, blending aromatic spices with a moist, fluffy texture. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, making it a go-to treat for gatherings or cozy afternoons. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive showstopper that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and melted butter together. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg