Chai Latte Cupcakes
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
548 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chai Latte Cupcakes
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This Chai Latte Cupcakes recipe is inspired by a favorite coffeehouse drink. Chai spice and a caramel infused buttercream frosting make these moist cupcakes perfect for fall!
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup water
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Caramel Syrup
- 12 anise stars optional
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Instructions
To make the cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12 cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and chai mix. Whisk until combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and water. Beat until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Fill the liners about ⅔ way and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
To make the buttercream
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add the cinnamon, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing on medium speed until completely combined. Add the caramel syrup until you reach the desired taste.
- Transfer to a piping bag. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with an Anise Star.
Notes
- Our chai spice mix is perfect for today's recipe. You could also swap it out for 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, pinch of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom.
- Store cupcakes in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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