Brown Sugar Chai Cake
Indulge in the warmth of this Brown Sugar Chai Cake, a delightful dessert that brings the comforting flavors of chai spices to life. With two layers of moist cake sweetened with rich dark brown sugar and infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each slice promises a balance of sweetness and spice that will transport you to cozy gatherings and cherished moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 390 g all-purpose flour
- 320 g dark brown sugar
- 15 g baking powder
- 1 teaspoon 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 temp)
- 100 g neutral oil
- 283 g whole milk (room temp)
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 227 g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 12 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 340 g powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Cream unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by oil and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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