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Dirty Chai Latte Cake Recipe

Dirty Chai Latte Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of a Dirty Chai Latte Cake. This delightful dessert combines the warmth of chai spices with the bold kick of espresso, all wrapped up in a moist and tender cake topped with luscious vanilla bean buttercream.

Ingredients

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For the Chai Spice Mix:

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • small pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For the Chai Latte Cake:

  • 1 cup (240g) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) good quality instant espresso or instant coffee*
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (289g) flour, spooned then leveled and sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder, sifted
  • Chai spice mix (from above)
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) sea salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted European style butter, softened**
  • 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (13g) avocado oil (or grape seed, vegetable, or canola)
  • 1 tablespoon (13g) pure vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • One batch vanilla bean buttercream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chai Latte Cake: Whisk together the milk and espresso powder. Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
  2. Make the Chai Spice: Combine all spice ingredients and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder, chai mix, and salt.
  3. Prepare the Batter: Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Alternate adding flour and milk, mixing until just combined.
  4. Bake the Cake: Divide batter into pans and bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool cakes on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Frosting: Prepare the vanilla bean buttercream.
  6. Assemble the Cake: Fill and frost the cake as desired.
  7. Serve and Store: Enjoy the delicious cake immediately or store appropriately for later consumption.

Notes

  • If using a high-quality instant coffee or espresso, you can enhance the flavor of the cake.
  • Ensure the butter is at the right temperature and consistency for optimal results.
  • Store the cake properly to maintain freshness and flavor.

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Keywords: Dirty Chai Latte Cake, Chai Spice, Vanilla Bean Buttercream, Dessert Recipe

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