Apple Chai Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

Ginger, dried powder

Granny smith apples, large

4 tbsp

Tea leaves

Eggs, large

1 cup

All-purpose flour, plain

1 tbsp

All-purpose flour

2 tsp

Baking powder

1 cup

Brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp

Cardamom, green ground seeds

1/2

inch Cinnamon stick, freshly ground

Cloves, freshly ground

1 tsp

Confectioner's sugar

1/4 tsp

Peppercorns, black freshly ground

1/4 tsp

Star anise, freshly ground

1 cup

Whole-wheat pastry flour

1 tsp

Butter

1 1/2 sticks

Butter, unsalted

1/2 cup

Greek yogurt, plain non-fat

1 cup

Water