Chai Spice Cupcakes with Cardamom Frosting
Chai Spice Cupcakes with Cardamom Frosting are a delightful treat that infuses the cozy flavors of chai into every bite. These moist cupcakes, enriched with aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, are topped with a creamy cardamom frosting that brings a touch of elegance to any occasion. Perfect for tea parties or as a comforting dessert at home, these cupcakes promise to please everyone’s palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and chai spices until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cardamom powder; mix in milk until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg