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Delicious brown sugar chai cake topped with spices and a soft frosting. recipe card

Brown Sugar Chai Cake

A delightful dessert that combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of brown sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 390 g all-purpose flour
  • 320 g dark brown sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 15 g baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 140 g unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 100 g neutral oil
  • 283 g whole milk Room temperature
  • 2 whole eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the cream cheese frosting

  • 227 g unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 12 oz cream cheese Cold
  • 340 g powdered sugar Sifted

Instructions
 

Preparation for the cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves).
  • In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and neutral oil together until creamy.
  • Add the room temperature milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Preparation for the cream cheese frosting

  • In a bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and cold cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and fluffy.

Assembly

  • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand or plate.
  • Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top, add the second cake layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter; stir until just combined to keep the cake light and fluffy. Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
Keyword Baking, Brown Sugar Chai Cake, Chai Cake, Dessert, Spiced Cake
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