Description
Pumpkin Chai Cake with Brown Butter Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert that combines moist, spiced cake with a rich, nutty frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, offering an experience that envelops your senses with warm chai flavors. Each slice not only tastes divine but also brings friends and family together, making it a must-try recipe for the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and browned)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Remaining unsalted butter (for browning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, melted brown butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, brown more unsalted butter in a saucepan. Once cooled slightly, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer cakes with frosting between them and cover the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg