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Prep Time
30 min
Servings
12
Cook Time
20 min
CupcakesEasy
Chai Spice Cupcakes
Warm chai-spiced cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
12
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brewed chai tea
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon
2Instructions
- 1
Brew strong chai; cool.
- 2
Mix flour, spices, baking powder.
- 3
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs.
- 4
Alternate dry ingredients and chai tea.
- 5
Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes.
- 6
Make cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
- 7
Pipe and dust with cinnamon.
Baker's Tips
- •Use a strong chai concentrate for bold flavor
- •Perfect for fall