Vegan Chai Spice Loaf Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF and grease a loaf pan (approximately 9" x 5") by lightly spraying with oil.

Step 2

Bring the plant milk to a low boil on the stove. Add the masala chai tea and steep for 5 minutes, then strain.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl stir to combine 1 1/4 cup (300g) of the prepared masala chai milk along with the oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining chai for the glaze.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and black pepper to combine.

Step 5

Once the oven has preheated, add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir with a wooden spoon to make a thick batter, taking care to not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester comes out of the center clean or with a few crumbs.

Step 6

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove it and cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7

Make the glaze: sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl, add 2 tbsp of the chai steeped plant milk and mix to make a thick but pourable glaze.

Step 8

When the cake has cooled, pour the glaze overtop to cover.