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Vegan Chai Spice Birthday Cake: A Celebration of Flavor and Compassion

Quick Overview

Craving a show-stopping birthday cake that’s both delicious and compassionate? This vegan chai spice cake is your ultimate dessert solution!

Key Details
  • Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Servings: 10-12 slices
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Dietary: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Essential Equipment

You’ll need these key tools:

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Ingredients: Chai Spice Magic

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ tsp ground cardamom
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1½ cups plant-based milk (oat or almond recommended)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1½ cups raw sugar
  • ½ cup brewed chai concentrate
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • â…“ cup applesauce

Preparation Method

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Work
    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • Line cake pans with parchment paper
    • Brew strong chai tea and let cool
  2. Dry Ingredient Blend
    • Sift flour, spices, baking powder, and salt
    • Whisk thoroughly to distribute spices evenly
  3. Wet Ingredient Fusion
    • Mix plant milk with apple cider vinegar
    • Add oil, sugar, chai concentrate, vanilla, and applesauce
    • Whisk until smooth and well combined
  4. Batter Magic
    • Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture
    • Mix until just combined – avoid overmixing!
    • Batter should have visible spice flecks
  5. Baking Perfection
    • Pour batter into prepared pans
    • Bake 30-35 minutes
    • Test with toothpick – should come out clean

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Vegan Chai Frosting

Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp chai concentrate
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Beat vegan butter until creamy
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar
  3. Mix in chai concentrate and vanilla
  4. Frost completely cooled cake

Pro Tips

Storage Secrets
  • Room temperature: 3 days
  • Refrigerated: Up to 5 days
  • Freezable (unfrosted): 1 month
Variation Ideas
  • Gluten-free: Use alternative flour blend
  • Nut-free: Swap nut milks
  • Dirty chai: Add espresso to frosting
  • Cupcake version: Reduce baking time

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t overmix the batter
  • Ensure chai is strongly brewed
  • Cool cake completely before frosting
  • Use room temperature ingredients

Cake decorating kit recommended for professional finish!

Nutrition Highlight

This cake offers:

  • Zero cholesterol
  • Lower saturated fat
  • Antioxidant-rich spices
  • Plant-based goodness

Enjoy your celebration with compassion and incredible flavor! 🎂✨

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