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Irresistible Pumpkin Chai Cake: 1 Amazing Recipe

Irresistible Pumpkin Chai Cake

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Irresistible Pumpkin Chai Cake with Brown Butter Frosting is a moist, spiced cake perfect for autumn gatherings, offering a warm chai flavor with a nutty brown butter frosting.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, melted brown butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For frosting, brown more unsalted butter in a saucepan.
  7. Once cooled slightly, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Layer cakes with frosting between them and cover the top and sides.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Whisking the butter until browned adds a nutty depth to the frosting.
  • This cake can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature or refrigerated.

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