Go Back
+ servings
Chai Cake

Irresistibly Moist Chai Cake You'll Crave Every Autumn

Enjoy this delightful chai cake that captures cozy autumn flavors with warm spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Autumn
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or homemade
For the Chai Soak
  • 1 cup Whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 bags Chai teabags
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter browned
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • Toothpick
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; then add vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients alternately until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by browning the unsalted butter and mixing with cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Make the chai milk soak by heating whole milk, steeping the chai teabags, and mixing with sweetened condensed milk.
  10. Poke holes in the cooled cake and slowly pour the chai milk soak over it. Frost the top with the brown butter cream cheese frosting.
  11. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!