Description
Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of chai with this Spiced Brown Sugar Chai Layer Cake. Layers of moist, spiced cake filled with creamy frosting, this dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 chai tea bags (steeped in the milk)
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Optional garnish:
- Ground cinnamon
- Star anise
- A sprinkle of brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chai-infused milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan until steaming, then steep the chai tea bags for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Make the cake batter: Beat butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and chai-infused milk to the butter mixture.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool before assembling.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Stack layers with frosting, frost the outside, and garnish as desired. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Make the layers a day ahead for easier assembly.
- You can use chai spice blend if chai tea bags are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
