Mountain Chai Sponge Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 6 chai tea teabags
  • 3/4 cup water, hot
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • icing (optional) or powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Steep 6 bags in 3/4 cup hot water overnight.
  2. Next day: Squeeze liquid out of bags and toss bags away.
  3. Place milk, tea, butter and cocoa powder in a saucepan and bring to a quick boil.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Beat eggs, egg yolks and sugar over a warm water bath until the mixture is warm.
  6. Then place mixture in a mixer and whip until tripled in volume.
  7. Cool for about 5 minutes.
  8. Fold the flour and tea mixture into the whipped eggs.
  9. Grease and flour dust (or dust with a mixture of cocoa powder and sugar) a 12x18 baking pan.
  10. Spread batter into pan.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  12. Place on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan.
  13. Icing is optional or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

895 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.8g 42% DV
Total Fat 53.8g 69% DV
Carbs 95.6g 35% DV
Fiber 11.6g 41% DV
Sugar 20.5g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 271mg 12% DV
Potassium 792.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 718mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 183.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 280.8mg 22% DV
Iron 9.8mg 54% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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