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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

Brown Sugar Chai Cake
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Indulge in the delightful warmth of Brown Sugar Chai Cake, a moist and aromatic layered dessert that combines rich brown sugar with cozy spices. Each slice is generously frosted with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal treat for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying with a warm beverage. Whether served at a birthday party or during the holidays, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends with its inviting aroma and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 390 g all-purpose flour
  • 320 g dark brown sugar
  • 15 g 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 g unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 100 g neutral oil
  • 283 g whole milk (room temp)
  • 2 eggs (room temp)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 227 g unsalted butter (room temp) for frosting
  • 12 oz cream cheese (cold) for frosting
  • 340 g powdered sugar (sifted) for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream room temperature butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. For frosting, beat room temperature butter and cold cream cheese until smooth; add sifted powdered sugar gradually.
  8. Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and around the outside of the cake.

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