Funfetti Chai Biscuit Cake (Print Version)
Aromatic loaf with chai spices, crunchy biscuit layers, and funfetti sprinkles, perfect for dessert or tea.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for garnish
→ Wet Ingredients
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - 3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
→ Biscuit Layer
17 - 1 cup plain tea biscuits, roughly broken
→ For Pan & Garnish
18 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
19 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and sprinkles. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt until well blended.
06 - Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
07 - Carefully fold broken tea biscuits into the batter, distributing evenly but without crushing further.
08 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with additional rainbow sprinkles.
09 - Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
10 - Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Warm chai spices blend beautifully with funfetti sprinkles for unique flavor
- Crunchy biscuit layers create surprising texture in every slice
02 -
- Check biscuit and sprinkle labels for possible nut or soy traces
- Each slice is about 275 calories (perfect for a treat)
03 -
- Try browning the butter before creaming for a richer nutty flavor
- Substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose for a wholesome twist