Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Brown Sugar Chai Cake, a perfect blend of warm spices and rich sweetness. Soft and moist, each layer is a comforting treat enhanced by the creamy tang of cream cheese frosting. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy afternoon, this cake brings festive cheer to any occasion. With its aromatic profile featuring cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, every slice is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just want to brighten your day, this easy recipe is bound to become a favorite!

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). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves; whisk until blended.
In another bowl, beat unsalted butter with neutral oil until creamy, then add room temperature whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
For frosting, beat room temperature unsalted butter until fluffy; add cold cream cheese and gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar until smooth.
Frost cooled cake layers as desired.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Adjust spice levels according to your taste; feel free to experiment with additional spices like vanilla bean.