Brown Sugar Chai Cake
A delightful dessert that combines the warm spices of chai tea with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, making it a comforting choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 390 grams all-purpose flour
- 320 grams dark brown sugar
- 15 grams baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 140 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
- 100 grams neutral oil
- 283 grams whole milk at room temperature
- 2 units eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 227 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
- 12 ounces cold cream cheese
- 340 grams sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Add cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and neutral oil until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased or lined cake pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter and cold cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until silky and smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting for a clean finish. If your cake has domed excessively, level the top with a serrated knife before frosting.