Brown Sugar Chai Cake
This Brown Sugar Chai Cake is a soft, spiced dessert infused with bold chai flavors and the richness of brown sugar.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Cake
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup strongly brewed chai tea cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Chai Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon chai tea or milk
- extra chai spice or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
Brew the Chai Tea
- Steep 2-3 chai tea bags in hot water to make a strong concentrate. Allow it to cool completely.
Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the spices. In another bowl, whisk together oil, cooled chai tea, eggs, and vanilla.
Combine Ingredients
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
Make the Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar and chai tea (or milk) until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and garnish with extra cinnamon if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, brew the chai tea extra strong. You can substitute flax eggs to make this cake vegan. A cream cheese frosting is a delicious alternative to the simple glaze. Adjust spice levels to match your personal taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 190mgSugar: 22g
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