# What You'll Need:
→ Chai Cake
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cheesecake Layer
11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 large egg
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Apple Filling
15 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
17 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
19 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Caramel Sauce
20 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
→ Assembly
21 - 8 wooden or bamboo skewers
22 - optional: extra chai spice for garnish
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spices in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the blend is creamy and homogeneous.
04 - Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of chai cake batter into each muffin liner. Layer with 1 tablespoon of cheesecake mixture, then add another tablespoon of cake batter. Fill each cup approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake muffins for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake layer emerges clean. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring regularly, until apples become tender and lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
07 - Once cooled, horizontally slice each muffin into two even rounds.
08 - Thread a slice of muffin onto each skewer, followed by a spoonful of apple filling and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Repeat layering to achieve 2–3 tiers per skewer. Finish with a final drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of chai spice as desired.
09 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate assembled skewers for 15 minutes to enhance firmness.
