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Chai Latte Cupcakes

Chai Latte Cupcakes

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Chai Latte Cupcakes, a delightful treat that brings together the rich essence of spiced chai tea and fluffy cupcake goodness. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are topped with a silky spiced buttercream frosting that elevates each bite into a cozy experience.

Ingredients

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  • 150 ml Milk
  • 4 Chai tea bags
  • 135 g Butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted)
  • 135 g Light brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 200 g Self-raising flour
  • 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Chai tea infused milk
  • 400 g Icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp Demerara sugar
  • A generous pinch of cinnamon (approx 1/16 tsp)

Instructions

  1. Prepare chai tea infused milk by warming the milk and steeping chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F and line a cupcake tin with cases.
  3. Cream softened butter and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
  5. Mix in self-raising flour and spices until just combined.
  6. Fold in 90 ml of chai tea infused milk until no dry flour remains.
  7. Fill cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before preparing spiced buttercream by mixing softened butter, icing sugar, spices, and remaining chai milk.
  9. Ice cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

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