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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

Moist Brown Sugar Chai Cake: A Cozy Delight for Any Day

A delightful Brown Sugar Chai Cake that combines warm spices and moist texture for a cozy dessert experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 140 g Unsalted Butter room temp
  • 320 g Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs room temp
  • 283 g Whole Milk room temp
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 390 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 15 g Baking Powder
  • 100 g Neutral Oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Cardamom
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 12 oz Cream Cheese cold
For the Frosting
  • 340 g Powdered Sugar sifted

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pan.
  2. Cream butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy and light in color.
  3. Add eggs one by one, then mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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