Chai Latte Cake with Hazelnut Spread

Chai Latte Cake with Hazelnut Spread

Servings: 1 cake
Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 100 ml plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp chai spice mix
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 120 ml neutral olive oil
  • 2 eggs or egg substitute
  • 250 g plant-based Greek-style yoghurt
  • 160 g white soft sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 350 g self-raising flour
  • 5 tbsp La Vida Vegan hazelnut spread

Chai glaze:

  • 160 g icing sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp chai spice mix

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a loaf tin or line it with baking paper.
  2. Heat the milk with the chai spice mix and vanilla extract, but do not let it boil.
  3. Add the tea bag and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the oil, eggs or egg substitute, yoghurt, sugar and salt.
  5. Add 60 ml of the chai milk and mix briefly.
  6. Add the self-raising flour and mix until you have a smooth batter.
  7. Fold 5 tbsp La Vida Vegan hazelnut spread into the batter and spoon it into the loaf tin.
  8. Bake for approximately 50–60 minutes, until the cake is cooked through.
  9. Leave the cake to cool completely before removing it from the tin.
  10. Mix the icing sugar with 1 tsp chai spice mix. Gradually add the water and stir until you have a thick, smooth glaze.
  11. Spread the glaze over the cooled cake. If desired, sprinkle some extra chai spice mix or cinnamon over the top and enjoy!