Chai Cake Recipe • Brown Sugar Layers + Cozy Spiced Frosting
A warm, tender cake infused with chai spices and brown sugar — perfect for fall and winter gatherings or tea-time indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1½ cups light brown sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp ginger
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½ tsp cardamom
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½ tsp cloves
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
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¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round or 8×8-inch square pan.
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Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, leavening agents, and spices.
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Combine milk + vinegar with vanilla.
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Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to the batter.
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Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
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Cool and top with frosting or serve as-is.
Notes
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Use dark brown sugar for stronger flavor.
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Add nuts or dried fruit for texture.
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Make into muffins or loaf cakes for gifting.