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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

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This brown sugar chai cake is a flavorful, spiced cake that combines warm chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg with brown sugar for a moist and flavorful dessert. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

390 g (3 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour

320 g (1 ½ cups) dark brown sugar

15 g (1 tbsp + ¾ tsp) baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons cardamom

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cloves

140 g (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature

100 g (½ cup) neutral oil

283 g (1 ¼ cups) whole milk, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

227 g (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature

12 oz (1 ½ blocks) cream cheese, cold

340 g (3 cups) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. For the Brown Sugar Chai Cake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Soak cake strips in ice water.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. Add the cubed butter and mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Add the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Wrap the soaked cake strips around the outside of the pans.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Turn the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Wrap the cooled cakes in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to decorate.
  6. For the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully combined and smooth.
  7. For Assembly: Place the first cake layer on a cake stand. Secure it with a small amount of frosting. Spread frosting evenly on top of the first layer, then place the second cake layer on top.
  8. Finish frosting the cake and decorate as desired. Sprinkle cinnamon on top for a festive touch.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the frosting.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze the cake layers for up to 1 month. Thaw before frosting.

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