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Chai Latte Cupcakes

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Chai latte cupcakes are soft, warmly spiced treats inspired by the cozy flavors of chai tea. Infused with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, and topped with a creamy frosting, they’re the perfect sweet and spicy dessert for fall or tea time.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (or chai-spiced milk)
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or chai spice
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting: Beat butter until smooth, gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk as needed until creamy.
  9. Frost cupcakes and optionally dust with more cinnamon before serving.

Notes

  • Steep chai tea bags in milk for extra flavor before adding to the batter.
  • Use cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.
  • Top with cinnamon sugar or crushed chai cookies.
  • Add espresso powder for a dirty chai version.
  • Replace frosting with whipped cream for a lighter finish.

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