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Chai Spice Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of chai spices with a creamy vanilla frosting.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups minus 2 tbsp vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups unbleached cake flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups raw sugar (processed until fine)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup brewed chai tea
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups (4 sticks) vegan butter (at room temperature)
  • 3 1/2–4 cups powdered cane sugar (sifted)
  • 1 vanilla bean (split down the middle and scraped)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons vanilla almond milk (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the vanilla almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let this sit for a few minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix the processed sugar and canola oil. Stir in the chai tea, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla bean, and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add almond milk as needed.
  9. Frost the cooled cake with the vanilla buttercream.

Notes

Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the buttercream. For a stronger chai flavor, add an extra teaspoon of chai tea to the batter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chai spice cake, vanilla buttercream, vegan dessert, cake recipe, holiday baking

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/chai-spice-cake-with-vanilla-buttercream/