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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

A moist and aromatic cake infused with the warm spices of chai, topped with a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 390 g all-purpose flour
  • 320 g dark brown sugar
  • 15 g baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 140 g unsalted butter room temp
  • 100 g neutral oil
  • 283 g whole milk room temp
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 227 g unsalted butter room temp
  • 12 oz cream cheese cold
  • 340 g powdered sugar sifted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl.
  3. Add butter, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar for frosting. Assemble and frost the cake.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a lighter texture.