Description
A moist and flavorful chai spice cake topped with a crunchy streusel for the perfect balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk and stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- For the streusel, combine chopped nuts (if using), flour, sugar, and butter, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg