Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Chai Latte Cupcakes, where the aromatic spices of chai tea meld perfectly with a soft and fluffy cupcake. Topped with a delightful spiced buttercream icing, these treats are not just visually appealing but also a true delight for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, tea parties, or cozy afternoons—these cupcakes will fill your kitchen with an inviting fragrance that beckons everyone to enjoy. With their easy preparation and unique flavor profile, Chai Latte Cupcakes are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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
- 200 g self-raising flour
- Spices: cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg
- For buttercream: 200 g unsalted butter, 400 g icing sugar, additional spices
Instructions
- Warm the milk until hot but not boiling. Add chai tea bags and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 160C (fan) / 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with cases.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and spices; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Incorporate the chai-infused milk until fully combined.
- Divide batter into cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before icing with spiced buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg