How to Make Chai Cream Cake with Cinnamon-Chai Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about the warm, aromatic flavors of chai. From the spicy notes of cinnamon and cardamom to the subtle hint of cloves and ginger, chai is a beloved drink that has inspired a myriad of delicious treats and desserts. One such delightful creation is the Chai Cream Cake with Cinnamon-Chai Frosting. This luscious cake is a celebration of the beloved chai flavors, with a moist and tender crumb that's sure to delight your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix with pudding
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup instant chai latte powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons chai-flavored coffee creamer, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon instant chai latte powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Mix cake mix, flour, sugar, chai latte powder, and salt together in a large bowl using a fork. Set aside.
  • Combine sour cream, melted butter, eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Add flour mixture and mix on medium speed for 1 minute; scrape down sides of bowl and mix about 1 minute more. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, coffee creamer, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add cinnamon and chai latte powder and mix using low speed until frosting is smooth.
  • Allow cake to cool completely, about 1 hour, before frosting.
  • Nutrition

    621 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 375mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 62g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg