Chai And Pistachio Cake Recipe
Experience a modern twist on traditional Indian flavours. This soft sponge cake is soaked in chai syrup, and garnished with pistachio and rose petals.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chai Syrup
Garnish
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Chai Syrup Preparation
- 7
Assembly
- 8
Soak the Cake
Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, poke holes in the top and pour the chai syrup over it, allowing it to soak in.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals before serving.





