Description

Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a delightful fusion of warm spices and sweet cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. This moist cake features layers infused with cozy flavors like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, offering a comforting taste that will impress your guests. Ideal for gatherings or holidays, this cake not only looks stunning with its smooth frosting but also serves up to 20 people, making it a crowd-pleaser. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone treat or paired with coffee or tea, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next celebration.

Ingredients

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390 g all-purpose flour
320 g dark 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 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)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices until well combined.
In a stand mixer bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until blended.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare frosting by mixing butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
Frost cooled cake layers as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 330
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg