Description

Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Brown Sugar Chai Cake, a delightful dessert that seamlessly blends moist layers with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday celebration or a cozy get-together with friends. Enhanced by a tangy cream cheese frosting, each slice promises a burst of flavor that will leave your guests craving more. With its impressive presentation and rich taste, this cake is not just a treat; it’s an experience!

Ingredients

Scale

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 temperature)
100 g neutral oil
283 g whole milk (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
227 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
340 g powdered sugar (sifted)
12 oz cream cheese (cold)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices until combined.
In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and then mix in milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients using an electric mixer on low speed until just mixed.
Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to a rack.
For the frosting, beat room temperature butter and cold cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
Once cakes are completely cooled, frost between layers and on top/sides.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: For added flavor variation, feel free to adjust the spice amounts according to your taste preferences. To make it vegan-friendly, substitute eggs with applesauce or flaxseed meal and use plant-based cream cheese.