Chai Spice Muffin Loaf (Printable Version)
Moist, spiced loaf featuring chai flavors—cinnamon, cardamom, ginger—ideal for breakfast or snacking.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - ¾ cup whole milk
14 - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
16 - 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all chai spices until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the surface. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top, if desired.
06 - Place loaf pan in the oven and bake for 43 to 48 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow loaf to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only pantry staples you likely have on hand
- Ready for the oven in 15 minutes with no electric mixer needed
- Infused with real chai spices for warmth and depth
- Moist crumb and golden crust with a bakery style sprinkle of crunchy sugar
02 -
- High in warming spices that support digestion and make the loaf fragrant
- Freezes beautifully which means you can always have a comforting snack on hand
- Naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt for dairy free diets
03 -
- Do not skip lining the pan with parchment or the loaf is tough to remove
- Always mix dry spices in with flour to prevent spice clumps
- Let the loaf cool fully before slicing so each piece stays moist and neat