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Chai Cake Recipe

Chai Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of chai with this delightful Chai Cake. A moist and spiced cake infused with the essence of chai, topped with a luscious brown butter cream cheese frosting, this dessert is a true treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups (282 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 1/4 cups (280 g) unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 chai teabags
  • 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. For the Chai Cake – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 inch light metal baking pan and line it with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients. Bake and cool the cake.
  2. For the Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting – Brown the butter, chill, whip with cream cheese, and mix in powdered sugar.
  3. For the Chai Milk Soak – Heat milk, steep teabags, mix with condensed milk and vanilla.
  4. Assembling the Cake – Cut and soak the cake with chai milk, frost, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to cool the brown butter properly before whipping for the frosting.
  • Be patient when pouring the chai milk soak over the cake to ensure absorption.

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