Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes

Dairy Free
Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes
130 min.
16
264kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes, a perfect dessert that brings a warm and inviting twist to your table. These cakes are not only dairy-free but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy afternoon at home. With a preparation time of just 130 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 16 people, ensuring there's plenty to share with family and friends.

The secret to these cakes lies in the aromatic blend of spices that evoke the comforting essence of chai tea. Infused with the rich flavors of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, each bite transports you to a world of warmth and nostalgia. The addition of black tea enhances the cake's moisture and depth, creating a delightful contrast to the sweet, creamy frosting that drizzles over the top.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes are sure to impress. Their beautiful presentation and enticing aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also warms your heart. Enjoy the process and the delicious results!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup water boiling
  •  ginger tea bags black
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • box cake mix yellow
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In 2-cup measuring cup, pour boiling water over tea bags.
  2. Let steep 3 to 4 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water to tea to make 1 cup.
  4. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and tea mixture with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. In small bowl, mix sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; sprinkle over batter in pans. Pull knife through batter in swirl design.
  7. Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. On serving plates, place each cake, top side down; gently brush off excess crumbs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  8. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle.
  9. Place in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off tiny corner of bag.
  10. Drizzle frosting over cakes. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories264kcal
Protein3.4%
Fat26.09%
Carbs70.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.07
Glycemic Load
8.63
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.0056521434175%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.78kcal
13.19%
Fat:7.66g
11.78%
Saturated Fat:1.84g
11.51%
Carbohydrates:46.56g
15.52%
Net Carbohydrates:46.11g
16.77%
Sugar:32.42g
36.02%
Cholesterol:30.69mg
10.23%
Sodium:299.97mg
13.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.25g
4.5%
Phosphorus:121.86mg
12.19%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.66%
Calcium:75.22mg
7.52%
Folate:28.15µg
7.04%
Vitamin K:7.22µg
6.87%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.22%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.61%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.4%
Selenium:3.54µg
5.05%
Iron:0.88mg
4.89%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Fiber:0.46g
1.82%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Copper:0.03mg
1.62%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.48%
Magnesium:4.97mg
1.24%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%
Potassium:37.62mg
1.07%