Chai Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chai Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, a perfect blend of warm spices and creamy frosting that embodies comfort and joy. This moist, layered cake features an aromatic mix of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, making it an excellent choice for autumn gatherings or holiday celebrations. Each slice promises a rich taste that pairs beautifully with your favorite chai tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 114 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 114 grams vegetable or canola oil
- 300 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 260 grams buttermilk, room temperature
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cardamom
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 227 grams full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 114 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 480 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and vegetable oil until combined; add granulated sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and buttermilk until well blended.
- Gradually add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and spices) on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake layers with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg