Description
Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the warmth of traditional chai spices with the sweetness of fluffy cupcakes. Infused with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, these moist cupcakes are topped with rich cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible dessert that?s sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations, these cupcakes offer a unique flavor experience in every bite. Follow our simple recipe to create these scrumptious delights that capture the comforting essence of chai.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon powder
- Cardamom powder
- Dried ginger powder
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Dairy milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- Melted butter or vegetable oil
- Cream cheese frosting ingredients (powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, dried ginger powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs with melted butter (or oil) and milk until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined?avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Notes
For extra flavor, steep chai tea in your milk before adding it to the batter.
To personalize your cupcakes, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg