Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg pinch of black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons milk, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients; stir until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Chai Tea Cupcakes
If you love chai tea, you are going to adore these super cute and tasty cupcakes! Made with a warming Indian spice mix, these are perfect to enjoy anytime of the year, but I especially love them during fall. This recipe is an easy way to take your usual cupcake recipe to the next level, they make for a great homemade birthday treat or a delicious Thanksgiving dessert. Time to get your bake on, because you won’t want to miss these beauties! Be sure to try my Cookie Butter Cupcakes and Chocolate Chip Cupcakes too!
How to Make Chai Cupcakes
Steep the chai tea bags in warm milk. Whisk together the dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix the chai milk with the other wet ingredients. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Place the mixture into cupcake liners in a mold, bake and let cool. Make the cream cheese icing. Pipe the icing on top of the cooled cupcakes to serve.
Chai Cupcake Ingredient Notes
Milk: Helps steep the tea to add more chai flavor but it also adds moisture to the cupcakes. Flour: The main dry ingredient in our cupcakes– make sure to measure correctly so you don’t end up adding too much flour (no one wants a dry cupcake). Sugar: I love the flavor of brown sugar with chai, but feel free to use granulated if that’s what you have on hand. Baking Powder: Helps the cupcakes rise. Chai Spice: I used a homemade chai spice blend, but feel free to use homemade or store-bought!Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture to the cupcakes and helps keep them from drying out. Eggs: Bind the batter together so the cupcakes don’t crumble apart. Vanilla: Enhances the flavor of the chai. Butter and Cream Cheese: The perfect combination for a frosting– make sure they’re both fully softened or you’ll end up with lumps in your frosting. Powdered Sugar: Gives our frosting structure and sweetness. If your frosting is too dry, feel free to add 1-2 tablespoons of milk, or until you achieve your desired consistency.
These chai spice cupcakes are a wonderful way to elevate your desserts and treats! Super simple and easy to make, but the flavors are amazing, just like your local bakery! These light and fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, holiday, or just with a cup of tea on a grey Tuesday! Warming and comforting, they are sure to disappear quickly! If you are looking to impress, these chai cupcakes are an easy way to do it! Simple and easy to make, these should definitely be top of your baking list! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
