Chai Latte Spiced Cake With Vanilla Bean Frosting

Sara Coleman

This moist, aromatic cake captures the cozy essence of a warm chai latte, infused with black tea and a blend of warming spices, then topped with a velvety vanilla bean buttercream.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1

Servings 8 servings

Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.5 cup whole milk steeped with 2 black tea bags
0.75 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
3 large eggs room temperature
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp ground cardamom
1.5 tsp baking powder
2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
0.25 tsp salt

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For a deeper flavor, you can steep the tea in the milk overnight in the refrigerator. To make ahead, the cake layers can be frozen for up to one month before frosting.