Best 5 Chocolate Chai Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful chocolate chai coffee cake. This culinary masterpiece seamlessly blends the richness of chocolate, the warmth of chai spices, and the comforting aroma of coffee, creating an unforgettable taste experience. As you savor each bite, the moist and tender crumb harmonizes with the decadent chocolate swirls, while the chai spices add a touch of exotic intrigue. This exceptional cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with a delicate crumb topping that adds an irresistible textural contrast. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply seeking a cozy indulgence, our chocolate chai coffee cake is the perfect companion for any occasion.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Chai Spice Mix:** Elevate your baking and beverages with this aromatic chai spice blend. Combining the warmth of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and other spices, this versatile mix adds a touch of exotic flavor to cakes, cookies, lattes, and more.

2. **Chai Syrup:** Create a delightful drizzle or glaze for your coffee cake or other desserts with this easy-to-make chai syrup. Simmer chai spices in a simple sugar syrup until fragrant, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic addition to your culinary creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHAI LATTE CAKE



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Spiced chai latte coffee mix lends fabulous flavor to chocolate cake conveniently prepared in a 13x9 pan.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1/4 cup chai latte-flavored international instant coffee mix (from 9.7-oz container)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chai latte-flavored international instant coffee mix (from 9.7-oz container)
Ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In small bowl, toss chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of the cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, 1/4 cup dry chai latte mix, the water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in coated chocolate chips. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter until smooth; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave milk on High 10 to 15 seconds or until very warm. Stir in 1 tablespoon dry chai latte mix until dissolved; stir into powdered sugar mixture until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cake. Just before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHAI LATTE CAKE



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This was one of the desserts at a potluck we had at work years ago. Not bad for a jazzed-up box cake mix.

Provided by S I

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box devil's food cake mix
1/4 c chai latte flavored international instant coffee mix
1 1/3 c water
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
3 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp chai latte flavored international instant coffee mix
ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. (or 325°F. if using a dark or nonstick pan). Spray the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1/4 cup chai latte mix, the water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake for 29 to 40 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar and butter until smooth; set aside. In a microwavable bowl, microwave the milk on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds until very warm. Stir in 1 T. dry chai latte mix until dissolved; stir into the confectioners' sugar mixture until smooth and spreadable. Spread over the cake. Just before serving, dust with cinnamon.

CHOCOLATE CHAI COFFEE CAKE



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This flavorful spiced whole wheat chocolate chai coffee cake is a unique addition when made for guests or brought to brunch. It is also easy and child friendly. The bananas keep the cake moist without an overwhelming banana flavor. Serve with chai tea. Enjoy!

Provided by milkmom

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

⅔ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chocolate chips
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 medium bananas, mashed
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, butter, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon in a bowl. Blend with a fork until crumbly.
  • Mix chocolate chips, flour, cloves, baking powder, and baking soda in bowl.
  • Combine sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add bananas and eggs; blend until combined. Mix in flour mixture slowly. Beat batter for 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 190.8 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

CHOCOLATE CHAI



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Spicy cinnamon chai tea with chocolate is a great warm drink for those cold winter nights!

Provided by HoneeBee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup water
1 black tea bag
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
sweetened whipped cream
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the tea bag, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bag and stir in the sugar and cocoa. Return to the stove over medium heat and bring just to a boil. Mix in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat through but do not boil. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 103.9 mg, Sugar 31 g

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup whole milk
1 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, milk, coffee, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 133g carbohydrate (109g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
  • Measuring Ingredients Accurately: Use measuring cups and spoons to measure your ingredients accurately. This will ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.
  • Mixing the Batter: Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
  • Baking the Cake: Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Cooling the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Frosting the Cake: Use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake. You can also use a piping bag to create decorative swirls or designs.
  • Storing the Cake: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Chai Coffee Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, chai-spiced frosting, and chocolate chips, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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