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Chai Cake

Irresistible Chai Cake with Creamy Pumpkin Frosting

This Chai Cake combines warm spices and creamy pumpkin frosting for an irresistible autumn treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons spices (Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Nutmeg, Black Pepper) for chai essence
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups white granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with regular milk and vinegar
For the Pumpkin Frosting
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree blotted for consistency
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted to prevent lumps
  • 1 teaspoon additional spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Salt) to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pans
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  5. Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry.
  6. Divide batter evenly in prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat butter until light, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in pumpkin puree and spices until smooth.
  9. Level cooled cake layers if necessary. Frost the top of one layer, stack the second on top, then frost the whole cake.
  10. Chill the cake for 15 minutes to set the frosting before adding a final smooth layer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.

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