Description
This Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the rich warmth of chai spices with the deep sweetness of brown sugar. Topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is the perfect balance of spice and sweetness, making it a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Brown Sugar Chai Cake:
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390 g (3 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour
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320 g (1 ½ cups) dark brown sugar
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15 g (1 tbsp + ¾ tsp) baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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2 teaspoons cardamom
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1 teaspoon ginger
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1 teaspoon allspice
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1 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon cloves
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140 g (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
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100 g (½ cup) neutral oil
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283 g (1 ¼ cups) whole milk, room temperature
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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227 g (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
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12 oz (1 ½ blocks) cream cheese, cold
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340 g (3 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and all the spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves). Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and neutral oil until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and cold cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
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Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between the cake layers and on top of the cake. Smooth the frosting evenly for a polished look.
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Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
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You can adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preference. Add more cinnamon or cardamom for a bolder chai flavor.
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This cake can be made ahead of time. Once frosted, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or crushed chai spices over the frosting for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Chai, Spice Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Fusion (Chai Spice)
Keywords: Chai cake, brown sugar cake, cream cheese frosting, spice cake, chai spice cake, dessert, holiday cake