Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes
130 min.
16
193kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes, a perfect dessert that brings the warmth of chai spices to your table. These cakes are not only dairy-free but also incredibly moist and bursting with aromatic spices that will transport you to a cozy café with every bite. Imagine the comforting blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, harmoniously infused into a soft, fluffy cake that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ready in just 130 minutes, this recipe yields 16 servings, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy at home. Each cake is a delightful balance of flavors, with a subtle sweetness that complements the spiced notes perfectly. The addition of a drizzle of creamy frosting adds a touch of elegance, making these cakes not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. The process of swirling the spice mixture into the batter creates a beautiful marbled effect, ensuring that each slice is as stunning as it is tasty. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible Chai-Spiced Tea Cakes!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter white
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  •  ginger tea bags black
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup water boiling
  • box cake mix yellow

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F 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

Calories193kcal
Protein8.23%
Fat32.77%
Carbs59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.26
Glycemic Load
0.55
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.9582608583505%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.41kcal
9.67%
Fat:7.19g
11.06%
Saturated Fat:1.81g
11.34%
Carbohydrates:29.11g
9.7%
Net Carbohydrates:28.27g
10.28%
Sugar:15.38g
17.08%
Cholesterol:30.69mg
10.23%
Sodium:282.39mg
12.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.06g
8.12%
Phosphorus:144.09mg
14.41%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.52%
Vitamin B3:1.83mg
9.14%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.23%
Folate:32.82µg
8.2%
Calcium:78.32mg
7.83%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.53%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.96%
Selenium:3.84µg
5.49%
Iron:0.98mg
5.42%
Magnesium:18.31mg
4.58%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.76%
Vitamin K:3.56µg
3.39%
Fiber:0.84g
3.37%
Copper:0.07mg
3.32%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.3%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.71%
Potassium:73.45mg
2.1%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%