Chai Cake with Brown Butter and Mascarpone Frosting

This the season of layers! Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, (almost) Sugar-Free Layer Cake

Hey there, lovely people! As the holidays roll around, I'm super excited to share something special and festive with you today. This isn't just any recipe; it's my 'thank you' gift to my paid subscribers for all the support and encouragement you've given me since we started this Substack journey together.

So, I've been playing around in the kitchen, and guess what? I think I’ve created the perfect holiday treat - a new layer cake recipe - inspired by the combination of brown butter and cozy chai spices flavors, making it just right for the season. And the best part? It's a healthier dessert option so that you can indulge without guilt during the festivities.

Picture this: cake layers that are as easy to make as a simple sheet pan cake. Yep, you heard that right! You make all four layers in one go, in the same pan. They are moist and light, and they’ll stay this way for days. I'm no pro baker, and fancy cake decorating isn't my thing. But that’s okay. For me, it's all about keeping things simple, focusing on flavors, and creating delicious sweet treats that don't weigh you down. This simple method of creating layers is like the one I used in my second cookbook (Everyday Low-Lectin Cookbook) for the Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Frosting.

If you're worried about the long ingredient list, don't be. The process is really simple: mix the dry ingredients, blend the wet ingredients, combine the two, and bake! And don't let the brown butter intimidate you. It's just butter cooked until it gets those nutty, golden bits – and it transforms the cake!

A little note on the ingredients: we've got dairy in this one, with yogurt in the cake and butter and mascarpone in the frosting. Coconut yogurt can work in the cake, but let me tell you, nothing beats the unique flavors of brown butter and mascarpone. They make this cake so special, along with the warming chai spices. There are also nuts and eggs in the cake.

I'd be thrilled to hear from you if you decide to give this holiday cake a try. Everyone in my family is enjoying this right now; it’s perfect with coffee or tea! I asked for their honest feedback and they all said they loved it (they are non-dieting family members 😀). Oh, the perks of being a recipe creator, haha!

Any questions? Just let me know in the comments. And if you do make the cake, please share your stories! Your feedback and kitchen adventures are what makes this community so wonderful.

RECIPE: Chai Cake with Brown Butter and Mascarpone Frosting

Yields: 10 generous servings