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Chai Cake

Chai Cake
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Indulge in the warmth and flavor of our delightful Chai Cake, a spiced dessert that captures the essence of chai in every moist bite. This cake features layers of aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, perfectly balanced with a rich cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, this Chai Cake is sure to impress your family and friends. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, baking this cake is a breeze for bakers of any skill level. Serve it with a cup of tea or topped with fresh berries for an elevated experience.

Ingredients

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  • 180 g room temperature butter
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 150 g dark brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 330 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 240 g sour cream (room temperature)
  • 60 g vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g butter (room temperature)
  • 280 g powdered sugar
  • 30 g dark brown sugar
  • 115 g full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternating with sour cream until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugars and vanilla bean paste.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost the top and sides of the cake layers.

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