Description
Indulge in the warm, aromatic essence of autumn with these Spiced Chai Latte Cupcakes. Each fluffy bite is infused with rich spices like cinnamon and cardamom, mirroring the comforting flavors of your favorite chai latte. Topped with a creamy chai-spiced frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for gatherings or as a delightful afternoon snack. Experience the magic of spices wrapped in a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with the whipped mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg