Chai Latte Cupcakes
Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings together the warmth of chai spices and a touch of sweetness in every bite. These moist cupcakes are infused with the aromatic flavors of chai tea, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy afternoons to festive gatherings. Topped with a creamy spiced buttercream, each cupcake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, guaranteed to impress your guests. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these chai-infused delights will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 150 ml Milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
- 4 Chai tea bags
- 135 g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 135 g Light brown soft sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 200 g Self-raising flour
- Spices: Cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Warm the milk until hot but not boiling; steep the chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes. Remove bags and squeeze out flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with cases.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- Gradually incorporate self-raising flour and spices; mix gently until just combined.
- Stir in 90 ml of chai-infused milk until well blended.
- Fill cupcake cases evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the icing, beat butter with icing sugar and spices; add remaining chai milk as needed for consistency.
- Once cooled, ice the cupcakes and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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