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Chinese Five Spice Cake

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Old Town Spice Shop

Aromatic Adventure: Chinese Five Spice Cake

Imagine a cake that's as fragrant as a bustling Chinese market. This isn't your ordinary dessert. It's a symphony of flavors, infused with the warm, earthy notes of Chinese five spice powder. From the moment you take a bite, you'll be transported to a world of culinary intrigue.

But don't let the spices fool you. This cake is surprisingly versatile. Enjoy it as a cozy treat with a cup of tea, or serve it as a unique dessert after a hearty meal. It's also a fantastic base for creative culinary adventures. Try it in a trifle, crumble it over ice cream, or even use it to make a delicious bread pudding. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

2 Sticks Cold Unsalted Butter, Diced
2 ¾ Cups Flour
1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
1 tsp. Baking Soda
¾ tsp. Baking Powder
¼ Cup Molasses
8 Large Egg Yolks, Room Temperature
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
1 Cup Greek Yogurt, Room Temperature
Grated Zest & Juice of One Large Orange

Directions

Beat Butter and brown sugar until a light paste forms, add molasses and mix until combined. Add egg yolks one at a time beating and scraping bowl after each addition.
Sift flour, Chinese Five Spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.
Add half of flour mixture to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Mix in yogurt, orange zest and orange juice. Add remaining flour and mix until just combined.
Pour batter into greased and floured 9” x 12” baking dish and bake in 375° oven for approximately 30 minutes until light golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool cake for 10 minutes, then glaze cake.