The Lovell Table

My favorite music to play when I’m baking is Bridgerton’s instrumental playlist. Anyone else?

It’s the perfect background music for a relaxing day spent baking in the kitchen.

This recipe is full of healthier swaps so the cake can be enjoyed for a breakfast treat as well!

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus two tablespoons of coconut sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 packet of Chai Tea
• 1 teaspoon maple sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chai spice https://thelovelltable.com/2023/08/16/easy-chai-spice-blend/
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus 1 teaspoon
• 2/3 cup sugar free confectioners sugar (I used Nature’s Besti Sugar Replacement)
• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons oat milk

Method

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a bowl mix together the flour, chai spice, maple sugar (if using), salt, baking powder, baking soda
3. Empty the chai tea packet into the dry ingredients and mix
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment whisk together the coconut sugar and eggs until combined
5. Whisk in the greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until combined
6. Whisk in the applesauce
7. Gradually add in the dry ingredients letting each bit mix in completely before adding more
8. When just about combined take the bowl off the stand mixer and gently finish mixing with a spatula
9. Pour the batter into a greased loaf tin
10. Bake for 40 minutes
11. Remove from the oven and cover with tin foil before baking for 10 more minutes
12. Remove from the oven when a fork inserted into the center comes out clean
13. Once the cake is cooled completely make the glaze- whisk together the powdered sugar, coconut oil, oat milk, and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup and glaze forms
14. Pour over the cake and use a paint brush to coat the sides of the cake with the glaze that seeps to the plate
15. Serve with tea!