Description
Spiced Chai Latte Cupcakes are a warm and inviting treat that encapsulates the rich flavors of chai tea in a delightful cupcake form. These fluffy, spiced cakes are topped with creamy chai-infused frosting, offering an explosion of flavor that feels like a cozy hug. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of year, these cupcakes will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup brewed chai tea (strong)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brewed chai tea concentrate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in brewed chai tea and milk until just combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently to retain airiness.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; gradually add chai concentrate until desired consistency is achieved and frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg