Chai Latte Cupcakes
Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich chai tea flavors and soft, fluffy cupcakes topped with a spiced buttercream frosting. These aromatic treats bring warmth and comfort, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Their unique blend of spices creates an inviting atmosphere, making them a showstopper at parties or an indulgent snack at home. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, these cupcakes promise to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chai tea bags
- 150 ml milk
- 135 g unsalted butter or baking spread
- 135 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 200 g icing sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 1/2 tbsp chai tea infused milk
- 1/2 tbsp demerara sugar
- a generous pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Brew chai tea by warming the milk and steeping tea bags for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 160C (fan) / 180C / 350F.
- Mix softened butter and sugar until smooth; then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients and mix gently with the wet mixture.
- Add chai-infused milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Prepare spiced buttercream by beating softened butter with icing sugar and spices.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with spiced buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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