Description
Chai Latte Cupcakes are a warm and delightful treat that effortlessly blend the aromatic spices of chai tea into a fluffy cupcake base. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations—these cupcakes offer a comforting experience with every bite. Topped with a spiced buttercream frosting, they not only taste incredible but also look stunning, making them a perfect centerpiece for dessert tables. With their irresistible flavor and simple preparation, these cupcakes will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 ml Milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
- 4 Chai tea bags
- 135 g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 135 g Light brown sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 200 g Self-raising flour
- Spices: cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare chai tea infused milk by heating milk and steeping chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 160C Fan / 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4; line a cupcake tin with cases.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate self-raising flour and spices into the mixture.
- Stir in the chai tea infused milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake cases evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden; cool on a rack.
- For frosting, beat together butter, icing sugar, spices, and remaining chai infused milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg