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Chai Cake

Chai Cake
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Indulge in the warmth of this delightful Chai Cake, a spiced dessert that brings cozy flavors reminiscent of your favorite chai tea. This moist cake features layers infused with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, all topped with a luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting treat during the week, this cake is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of ice cream, every bite is an experience worth savoring.

Ingredients

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  • 180 g butter (room temperature)
  • 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 prepare two round cake pans by greasing and lining them.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter with granulated and dark brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with sour cream and vegetable oil until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with brown sugar cream cheese frosting.

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