This scrumptious cake made with Spiced Delights – Chai Spice Pack is a fusion of traditions, offering not just a dessert but a narrative. From India’s chai legacy to the classic Hot Milk Cake, this creation is a tribute to the richness of heritage and the delightful flavors that unite us. Enjoy the warmth and savor the evolution of culinary history in this delectable dessert.
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Health Benefits in Every Bite
Chai tea presents a plethora of health benefits, thanks to its blend of spices. With ingredients like lychee infused black tea, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon that are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, you can feel good knowing you are getting support in digestion, boosting immunity, and regulating blood sugar levels. On the other hand, while cake might not boast explicit health benefits, its simple ingredients, like eggs and milk, provide protein and essential nutrients. When paired, the aromatic spices in chai complement the gentle sweetness of the cake, creating a harmonious blend that delivers comfort and a dose of goodness.
Our Spice Pack
Experience culinary expansion with Spiced Delights – Chai Spice Pack! Featuring lychee black tea and whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, star anise, and ginger, it’s literally a flavor symphony. Aside from convenience and taste, it offers an array of antioxidants and health benefits when combined with other nutritious ingredients. This versatile and ready to use pack enriches beverages, desserts, or savory dishes with depth and aromatic richness. This pantry must-have will help you unlock your culinary creativity and craft flavorful delights that captivate the senses.
Spiced Delights – Chai Spice Pack Ingredients: Lychee Blk Tea, Cinnamon Sticks, Black (Tellicherry) Peppercorns, Red (Szechuan) Peppercorns, Whole Cloves, Cardamom Pods, Star Anise (Whole), Ginger Slices (Dried)
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Chai Spiced Hot Milk Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 Spice Delights Chai Spice Pack
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
For the Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1-2 tbsp chai-infused milk (see instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare Chai-Infused Milk: In a small saucepan, combine the Spice Delights Chai Spice Pack with 1 1/2 cups of milk. Simmer on low heat (do not boil) until the milk is slightly darker in color and is infused with the chai flavors. Strain and set aside 1-2 tablespoons for the frosting.
- Prepare Chai Milk and Butter Mixture: In the container with the strained chai-infused milk, add butter and vanilla extract. Mix until the butter is completely melted.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Grease and flour-dust a standard Bundt cake pan, a 12-cup tube pan, or a 9 x 13 pan and preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In another container, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs and sugar until it triples in volume.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the chai-infused butter mixture to the beaten eggs until well incorporated. Then, add all the dry ingredients slowly in 2-3 parts, mixing well.
- Bake: Pour the batter intothe prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour and 5 minutes. Check at the55-minute mark with a toothpick.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. Mix cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and remaining chai-infused milk until you reach a good consistency. Add more milk if the frosting is too thick or more sugar if it is too thin.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cake is cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Decorate as desired.
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In Summary
This unique dessert combines the soothing and aromatic spices of chai with the rich and tender texture of a milk cake. It’s a heavenly treat, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. The blend of chai spices and the fluffy cake brings a harmonious dance of flavors that’s both indulgent and heartwarming, promising a flavorful experience that captivates taste buds and hearts alike!
