Chai Latte Cupcakes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Chai Latte Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of spiced chai tea and fluffy cupcake goodness. Each bite envelops you in warmth and sweetness, making these treats perfect for family gatherings or as a comforting afternoon snack. Topped with creamy buttercream infused with aromatic spices, they are not just a dessert but an experience that evokes the essence of chai itself. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, you’ll want to whip up these cupcakes time and time again!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 150 ml Milk
- 4 Chai tea bags
- 135 g Butter (softened, unsalted)
- 135 g Light brown sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 200 g Self-raising flour
- Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. Warm the milk until hot (not boiling) and steep the chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze out the bags before removing.
- 2. Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
- 4. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- 5. Gently combine self-raising flour, bicarbonate of soda, and spices into the mixture without overmixing.
- 6. Fold in 90 ml of chai-infused milk until just combined.
- 7. Distribute batter into cases and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- 8. Cool on a wire rack before frosting with spiced buttercream made from icing sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and chai-infused milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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