Spiced Chai and Vanilla Buttercream Layer Cake
A delicious layer cake infused with spiced chai flavors and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2-4 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat together the frosting ingredients in a large bowl until creamy and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with heavy cream as needed.
- Frost between the cake layers and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
- Slice and enjoy your beautifully spiced layer cake!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Can freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.