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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

Brown Sugar Chai Cake: A Cozy Slice of Spice Bliss

This Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it a festive favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Table salt can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Chai Spice Mix Use pre-made or homemade
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil Melted coconut oil is suitable
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract for variety
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Cold for stability
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and chai spice mix in a stand mixer.
  3. Add unsalted butter cubes and mix until texture resembles sand.
  4. Add neutral oil, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mix and blend until just combined.
  5. Divide cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  6. Once baked, let the layers cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat cold cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, gradually adding sifted powdered sugar until fluffy.
  8. Assemble by frosting one layer, adding the second layer on top, and frosting the sides and top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake can also be made ahead and frozen. Use soaked cake strips for even baking.

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