100 gramsheavy cream can substitute coconut cream or cashew cream
1tspchai spice*see recipe notes
1tsp vanilla
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch Bundt pan, ensuring all the nooks and crannies are coated to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar (or maple sugar) until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Slowly, mix in the molasses, honey, and vanilla until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free 1:1 flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Slowly pour in the boiling water, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
Gently fold in the chopped crystallized ginger, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter. Set the batter aside to rest for 30 minutes.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. After 45 minutes of baking, tent the pan loosely with foil to prevent the top from over-browning.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
Make the Icing
Mix the sugar and Chai spice together, add in the cream and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Pour the icing over your cooled cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
Homemade Chai Spice:
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional, for a spicier kick)