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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

Brown Sugar Chai Cake

Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a moist, tender cake infused with a warm blend of chai spices and the deep caramel sweetness of brown sugar. Perfect for cozy moments, this easy-to-make dessert offers comforting flavors and a versatile treat suitable as a snack or elegant dessert, customizable to dietary preferences.

  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper)

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter for vegan version)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs (or flax/chia egg substitute for vegan version)
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and chai spice blend in a large bowl to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  2. Cream Butter and Brown Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air to create a tender crumb.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, fully combining each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  4. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Add the dry ingredients and milk (or buttermilk) alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition to keep the batter smooth without overmixing.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground chai spices for the best flavor.
  • Mix batter just until ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
  • Bring eggs and butter to room temperature before mixing for smoother batter.
  • Start checking cake doneness at 35 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Allow cake to cool completely for better texture and easier slicing.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour blend)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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