#masala chai

Masala Banana Cake

Using strong brewed masala chai rather than water in this recipe adds a fabulous spiced undercurrent to the moist banana flavor of this cake. 

Note: I used butter in this recipe, because butter makes everything taste better, but if you are on a diet or whatever, vegetable or canola oil works just as well :)

Ingredients:
½ butter
1 Cup white sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 medium sized very ripe bananas
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup Masala Chai tea, brewed strong!
¾ cup walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts (optional)

Method:
Into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer add oil/butter, sugar, beaten eggs and mashed bananas. 
Sift flour with salt and soda and add slowly, followed by wheat germ, tea and the slightly chopped nuts. Blend until mixed.
The cake is done when a skewer in the deepest section comes out clean. 
When cooled, drizzle with a glaze of ¼ cup strong brewed Masala Chai mixed with one cup confectioners sugar.