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Pumpkin Chai Cake With Brown Butter Frosting

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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Chai Cake With Brown Butter Frosting. This one-layer marvel blends the rich taste of pumpkin with aromatic chai spices, creating a moist and tender cake that perfectly embodies the essence of autumn. Topped with a creamy brown butter frosting, each bite is a sweet celebration, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, potlucks, or cozy family nights.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground ginger
  • Ground cloves
  • Eggs
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Canned pumpkin puree
  • Vegetable oil
  • Unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract (or alternative)
  • Milk (or non-dairy milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  8. For frosting, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown; cool slightly and mix with powdered sugar, vanilla extract (or alternative), and milk until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cake generously.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg