Chai Cupcakes
Chai Cupcakes are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet cake, capturing the cozy essence of traditional chai tea in every fluffy bite. Infused with aromatic notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, these cupcakes make for a perfect treat whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home. Top them with creamy frosting or savor them plain—either way, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add milk gradually until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg