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Chai Latte Cupcakes

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 548 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

To make the cupcakes
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12 cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and chai mix. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and water. Beat until well combined. The batter will be thin.
  4. 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
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add the cinnamon, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing on medium speed until completely combined. Add the caramel syrup until you reach the desired taste.
  3. 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

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

% 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.