Description
These Spiced Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful treat for chai lovers. Moist and flavorful chai-spiced cupcakes topped with a creamy chai buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
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Chai spice mix
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Chai cupcakes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp chai spice mix
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs preferably at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed chai tea
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Chai buttercream
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp chai spice mix
- pinch of kosher salt
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar whisked to remove any lumps
Instructions
- Combine spice mix – In a small bowl, combine all chai spice mix ingredients. Whisk to combine well.
- Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with liners or grease. Set aside.
- Make cupcake batter – Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat oil and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in chai tea, milk, and flour mixture.
- Bake – Fill muffin tins with batter and bake for 15-17 minutes until done. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make buttercream – Beat butter until fluffy, add chai spice mix and salt. Mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes – Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
