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Chai Cake

Heavenly Chai Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in this moist chai cake with spices and a rich frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully to avoid a dense cake.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder A crucial leavening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda Helps the batter rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To amplify all flavors.
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter Soften for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and structure.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds tenderness and moistness.
For the Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter Brown it to unlock flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese For a creamy, tangy finish.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for smooth texture.
For the Chai Milk Soak
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Provides moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Adds rich sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch light metal baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Cream soft butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Mix in buttermilk, then add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-38 minutes.
  7. Prepare the brown butter frosting by browning the unsalted butter and mixing with cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  8. Make the chai milk soak by heating milk, steeping teabags, then adding condensed milk and vanilla.
  9. Assemble the cake with chai milk soak and frosting once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Don't skip the chai milk soak for better moisture.

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