Moist Chai Spice Pound Cake Recipe Tastes & Smells Heavenly Cakes/Cupcakes Desserts Snacks

Chai lovers, do we have a dessert recipe for you! All the chai flavors you love make this easy loaf cake recipe an absolute dream. The aroma coming from your oven is almost enough, but just wait until you taste it. This easy chai pound cake recipe is the perfect bite with that cup of coffee or chai tea, of course.

Ready to gather your ingredients and get baking? Here is what you need to grab from the pantry and fridge to make this chai pound cake recipe: flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground allspice, ground cloves, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk or nut milk and vanilla extract.

Serve this aromatic spicy pound cake recipe for dessert, or cut off a slice anytime you want a sweet snack. For even more decadence, top it with homemade whipped cream. We love this cinnamon whipped cream recipe.

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Cuisine: American/Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 to 65 minutes
Total Time: 70 to 75 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups flour
• dash of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs 
• 1/2 cup milk or nut milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Helpful Products

• Loaf Pans
• Electric Mixer
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Stand Mixer
• Airtight Containers

Recipe Notes

• For the moistest cake, do not overmix the batter.

• You could sprinkle some ground cinnamon on the top of the cake before baking.

• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container on the counter.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice and cloves in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix well. 
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Pour into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
4. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for about 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 371

Total Fat: 20.7g

Saturated Fat: 11.2g

Cholesterol: 165mg

Sodium: 176mg

Total Carbohydrate: 36.8g

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g

Total Sugars: 14.5g

Protein: 7.4g

Vitamin D: 22mcg

Calcium: 135mg

Iron: 3mg

Potassium: 301mg

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