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Brown Sugar Chai Cake

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This Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a warmly spiced, soft, and moist cake infused with chai flavors and sweetened with rich brown sugar. Perfect for cozy gatherings, afternoon tea, or holiday desserts, this cake is easy to make and full of comforting spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk (or chai tea for extra flavor)

For the Chai Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strong brewed chai tea
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients

    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves.

  • Cream Butter & Sugar

    • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

  • Add Eggs & Vanilla

    • Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.

  • Incorporate Dry & Wet Ingredients

    • Alternately add dry ingredients and milk (or chai tea), mixing just until combined.

  • Bake

    • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Prepare Chai Glaze

    • In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, chai tea, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  • Cool & Glaze

    • Let the cake cool, then drizzle with the chai glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For a stronger chai flavor, steep two tea bags in the milk before using it.
  • This cake pairs well with a cup of hot chai or coffee.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/brown-sugar-chai-cake/