Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze
Moist honey bundt cake infused with warm chai spices and finished with a smooth cardamom glaze that adds aromatic sweetness. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 80 minutes layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (for glaze)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan thoroughly.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: In a separate large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1/2 cup honey and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk to the butter mixture in three parts, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix each addition just until combined.
- Step 6: Pour batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Step 7: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 8: While cake cools, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom until smooth to make the glaze.
- Step 9: Invert cake onto a serving plate and drizzle the cardamom glaze evenly over the warm bundt cake.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (20 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Chai-Spiced Honey Bundt Cake with Cardamom Glaze?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
