Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

Indulge in this Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfect, moist cake every time. The warm, comforting spices and golden, crispy edges will make your home feel cozy and inviting. Keep reading for my tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Coconut Chicken Recipe with Creamy Tangy Sauce and Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup Recipe.

What You'll Need for Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Whipped cream
• Optional: Fresh berries

How to Make Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the sour cream.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The cake batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Allow it to come to room temperature before baking.

Freezing Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

Freeze baked and cooled cake for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat individual slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. The texture may become slightly tough.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter.
• Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free butter and yogurt alternative.
• Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25-30 mins

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Total

40-45 mins

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Serves

12 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free (optional)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Seasonings

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Whipped cream
• Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the sour cream.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter.
• Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free butter and yogurt alternative.
• Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled cake for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat individual slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. The texture may become slightly tough.
• Make ahead: The cake batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Allow it to come to room temperature before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 52g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 35g
• Sodium: 220mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!