Chai-Spiced Texas Sheet Cake with Applesauce

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chai-Spiced Texas Sheet Cake with Applesauce.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Thoroughly spray a 10x15-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Step 2

   In a microwave-safe bowl or pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the chai tea bag for 10 minutes before discarding the bag.

3. Step 3

   In a large saucepan, combine the steeped chai tea, applesauce, and 1/2 cup of butter. Bring this mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.

4. Step 4

   Stir in the flour, sugar, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.

5. Step 5

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Step 6

   While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of milk. Bring to a light boil, then remove from heat.

7. Step 7

   Add the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the butter and milk mixture. Whisk until the icing is smooth and creamy.

8. Step 8

   Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the warm icing over the top, smoothing it out evenly. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into 24 pieces.