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Pumpkin Chai Cake with Brown Butter

Pumpkin Chai Cake with Brown Butter for a Cozy Fall Treat

Delight in this Pumpkin Chai Cake with Brown Butter, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 305

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree fresh or canned works beautifully
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar swap with brown sugar for a deeper taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Chai Spice Mix substitutable with pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Buttermilk mix milk with a splash of vinegar if you don’t have it
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure for the best outcome
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Brown Butter carefully brown it for perfect flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust with milk for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9x13 inch cake pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Pumpkin Chai Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, chai spice mix, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together eggs and granulated sugar for about 1 minute, then add pumpkin puree, melted brown butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until golden brown, then mix with powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth.
  8. Spread the brown butter frosting evenly across the top of the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch closely while browning the butter to prevent burning. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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