Description
Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy, bringing the cozy flavors of chai tea into a moist cupcake. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to afternoon tea. Topped with creamy spiced buttercream frosting, every bite is a warm hug for your taste buds. Whether you enjoy them on their own or paired with a warm beverage, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable, they are a must-try for anyone looking to add a unique dessert to their repertoire.
Ingredients
- 150 ml Milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
- 4 Chai tea bags
- 90 ml Chai tea infused milk
- 135 g Butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted)
- 135 g Light brown soft sugar
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 200 g Self raising flour
- 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 tbsp Chai tea infused milk (for icing)
- 200 g Butter (softened, unsalted, for icing)
- 400 g Icing sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon (for icing)
- 1/8 tsp Ground cardamom (for icing)
- 1/8 tsp Ground cloves (for icing)
- 1/2 tbsp Demerara sugar
- A generous pinch of cinnamon (approx 1/16 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare chai tea infused milk by warming milk and steeping chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with cases.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate self-raising flour and spices into the wet mixture.
- Stir in 90ml of the chai tea infused milk until just combined.
- Divide batter among cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Prepare spiced buttercream by mixing softened butter, icing sugar, spices, and remaining chai infused milk until smooth.
- Pipe or spread icing onto cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: To enhance the spice flavor, consider adding extra chai tea bags during infusion or adjusting the spice quantities to suit your taste preferences. You can also swap in non-dairy milk for a different twist.