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Chai Cake

Heavenly Chai Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in this scrumptious Chai Cake, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter Use room temperature butter for better incorporation.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutes needed; ensures proper texture.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used but will alter flavor slightly.
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Cannot be substituted without altering texture.
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Omit if not available; though texture may be denser.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Spices Adjust per taste but essential for the chai profile.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for proper leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for proper leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with full-fat Greek yogurt at a 1:1 ratio.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola or another neutral oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Quality extract will yield better results.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar is a substitute, but flavor will change.
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch round baking pans
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and prepare two 8-inch round baking pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, combine room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the eggs to the creamy butter-sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add half of the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in your preheated oven for 28-30 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and dark brown sugar until well blended.
  8. Once the cake layers have cooled completely, use a serrated knife to level the tops if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.

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