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Chai Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting: A Cozy Treat

Chai Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
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A warm and flavorful chai cake topped with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting, perfect for any cozy gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and vanilla.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Let cakes cool before frosting with brown butter cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For a stronger chai flavor, steep chai tea bags in the buttermilk before using.

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Keywords: chai cake, brown butter, cream cheese frosting, cozy dessert

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