Chinese Five Spice Cake
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Temps de lecture 2 min
Chinese Five Spice Cake Recipe
How to make Chinese Five Spice Cake Recipe
Warm, velvety, and deeply aromatic, our Chinese Five Spice & Orange Cake is the ultimate "snacking cake" for spice lovers.
This isn't your average spice cake. By skipping the egg whites and using eight rich egg yolks paired with creamy Greek yogurt, we’ve created a crumb that is incredibly moist, dense, and almost custard-like in texture. The earthy, complex notes of our Chinese Five Spice—featuring star anise, cloves, and cinnamon—are perfectly balanced by the deep sweetness of molasses and the bright, citrusy punch of fresh orange juice and zest.
Finished with a unique crackled orange glaze that offers a subtle crunch and a hint of warmth, this cake is a standout dessert that actually tastes better the next day.
Chinese Five Spice Cake
20
40-45 min
12
Desserts
United States
Ingredients
2 Sticks (1 Cup) Unsalted Butter, softened
1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar
8 Large Egg Yolks, room temperature
¼ Cup Molasses
1 Cup Greek Yogurt, room temperature
Grated Zest & Juice of One Large Orange
2 ¾ Cups Flour
2 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
1 tsp. Baking Soda
¾ tsp. Baking Powder
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1 tsp. Kosher Salt
For The Glaze:
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar
¼ Cup Orange Juice
1–2 Pinches Chinese Five Spice
Directions
Step 1
Cream: Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 2
Liquids: Mix in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the molasses, orange juice, and zest.
Step 3
Dry: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, Five Spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients and the Greek yogurt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 5
Bake: Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 325°F. Let cool before glazing.
Step 6
For the Glaze: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until the texture is completely smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
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At Old Town Spice Shop, our recipes aren’t just instructions—they are the result of a collaborative obsession with flavor. Our team is a diverse blend of BBQ competitors, artisanal makers, and dedicated foodies who believe that every meal deserves a little extra character. The Old Town Spice Shop Kitchen is where we come together to experiment, taste-test, and perfect the blends you bring into your home. From drafting the perfect dry rub for a weekend brisket to crafting unique botanical mixers for your next cocktail, our collective expertise is poured into every dish we share.
