Chai-Spiced Pear Filled Cupcakes
Delight in these chai-spiced cupcakes filled with a luscious pear compote, topped with a light cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes offer a warm and comforting flavor profile that balances spice and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups pears, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Step 1:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced pears and brown sugar. Cook until the pears are soft and the mixture is syrupy, about 10 minutes.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. In another bowl, beat together butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
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Step 3:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners. Fill each liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of pear compote, then top with more batter until 2/3 full.
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Step 4:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
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Step 5:
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.
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Step 6:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
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Step 7:
Serve the cupcakes at room temperature and enjoy the delightful chai-spiced flavor.