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Chai Cake

Irresistibly Moist Chai Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

This Chai Cake combines spiced flavors 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: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chai Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to avoid excess flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Warm and spiced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust quantity if using fresh ginger.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice Part of the chai flavor profile.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Part of the chai flavor profile.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom Part of the chai flavor profile.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves Part of the chai flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for effectiveness.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for effectiveness.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for a cleaner taste.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened for creaming.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be made by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Brown Butter Frosting
  • ½ cup Brown Butter Cool slightly before whipping.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Cold helps avoid lumps.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift before adding to avoid clumps.
Chai Milk Soak
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Provides moisture.
  • 2 bags Chai Tea Bags For flavor infusion.
  • ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Use alternatives for lower sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch light metal pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch light metal pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and buttermilk.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-38 minutes.
  6. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare brown butter frosting by whipping cooled brown butter with cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  8. Heat whole milk and steep chai tea bags, then stir in sweetened condensed milk.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake, pour chai milk soak over it, and frost with brown butter frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for the best texture and flavor. Measure flour accurately to avoid a dense cake. Customize for gluten-free using alternatives.

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