Spiced Chai Latte Cupcakes
These Spiced Chai Latte Cupcakes combine the warm flavors of chai spices with a light and fluffy cupcake base, topped with a creamy chai-infused frosting. Perfect for tea lovers and a delightful addition to any themed gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chai tea concentrate
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
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Step 5:
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and chai tea concentrate, mixing until smooth.
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Step 8:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the chai frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
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Step 9:
Serve the cupcakes at room temperature and enjoy the delightful flavors of chai.