Irresistible Pumpkin Chai Cake
A soft, moist cake bursting with cozy pumpkin and chai spices, perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it thoroughly to avoid sticking.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together canned pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Prepare a cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze and spread it generously over the cooled cake.
Notes
[‘Let eggs and milk come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.’, ‘Use fresh ground spices for maximum flavor.’, ‘Check the cake with a toothpick a few minutes before the timer goes off to ensure doneness.’, ‘Double the recipe for a layered cake.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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