Dirty Chai Latte Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Chai spice mix for dusting (a blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together the granulated and brown sugar with the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the brewed coffee and milk.
6. Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, layer the cakes with whipped cream between them and on top. Dust with a light sprinkle of chai spice mix.
10. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delightful Dirty Chai Latte Cake!