In the realm of sweet indulgences, chai cupcakes stand out as a captivating treat that tantalizes the senses with their aromatic allure and delectable flavors. These cupcakes are an irresistible fusion of the classic flavors of India and the comforting aroma of chai tea, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave you craving more. With their moist and fluffy crumb, infused with the warmth of spices and the subtle sweetness of tea, chai cupcakes are a culinary delight that will elevate any occasion, be it a cozy afternoon tea party, a festive celebration, or a simple moment of self-indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, this guide will unveil the secrets of creating perfect chai cupcakes, ensuring that every bite is a journey through a world of flavors.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
CHAI CUPCAKES
You'll get a double dose of the spicy blend that's frequently used to flavor tea in these moist cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use the blend, which combines some of the best flavors of the season. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons spice mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 24-28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and remaining spice mixture until smooth. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pipe frosting over cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHAI LATTE CUPCAKES
These flavorful chai latte cupcakes with buttercream frosting smell just as good as they taste! Chai tea can be replaced with Earl Grey tea to make London fog cupcakes. Remaining frosting can be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Provided by Sjmartin
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Warm 3/4 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to make sure it does not burn, until piping hot but not boiling. Add chai tea bags; set aside and steep for 10 minutes.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat eggs in 1 at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup chai mixture until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Blend together butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Add remaining chai mixture and gradually add remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar while continuously mixing. Blend until frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Place frosting into a piping bag, snip off tip of bag with scissors, and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 48.3 g
CHOCOLATE CHAI CUPCAKES
Indian spices and rich cocoa give these oversized chocolate cupcakes a twist. It's like hot chocolate and a chai latte blended together in cupcake form. For those conscious about their heart health, this recipe uses vegetable oil instead of butter and nonfat milk powder instead of whole milk. These cupcakes taste better after being refrigerated overnight.
Provided by rebeckamikaze
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put nonfat milk powder in a measuring cup; stir in enough black tea to make 1 cup. Stir until milk is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Sift spice mixture, flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together into a large bowl. Stir cooled tea mixture, oil, and egg into flour mixture until batter is just combined; fold in ginger. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4-full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cupcakes on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 504.2 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
CHAI LATTE CUPCAKES
Take a taste adventure with a sweet new cupcake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
- Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on High 30 seconds; stir until melted. If necessary, microwave 15 seconds longer. Stir until smooth; cool 5 minutes. Stir in frosting until well blended.
- Immediately spread or pipe frosting mixture on cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g
CHAI TEA CUPCAKES
My brother made me a batch of cupcakes using the flavors from my all-time favorite coffeehouse drink-chai tea latte. What brotherly love! -Allison LaMarca, Cypress, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a small saucepan, bring milk to a simmer (do not boil); remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 10 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea completely., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with steeped milk, beating well., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat butter and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cupcakes. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE CHAI SPICE CUPCAKES
This recipe comes from the delicious Cupcake Bakeshop by Chocylit. If you love cupcakes, you need to check out her blog.
Provided by Torrig
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- With a small food processor, grind up the whole fennel and cloves.
- Transfer to a small bowl and add remaining spices. Mix to combine.
- Chop chocolate and transfer into the bowl of a standing mixer.
- Add butter to the chocolate and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate melts and butter is combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat in an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
- Add one egg at a time, mixing for 30 seconds between each.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, chai spice mix, and a pinch of salt into the mixture and mix until blended.
- Scoop into cupcake cups and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat butter until creamy, scrape bowl.
- Add 4 cups of sifted powdered sugar, milk, spice mix, and ginger. Beat until combined.
- Add more powdered sugar as needed to get piping consistency.
- Assemble cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 224.5, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 38.4, Protein 3.3
CHAI CUPCAKES
If you are a fan of Chai tea and Chai lattes, this is a way to incorporate those flavors into your sweets.
Provided by Aimee Power
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper baking cups.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until almost boiling. Remove from the heat and add the black tea and chai tea bags. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Wring out the tea bags into the milk and discard bags. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tea-milk, yogurt, sugar, oil and vanilla. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and pepper. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with desired frosting (I prefer vanilla).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
CHAI TEA CUPCAKES
Make and share this Chai Tea Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 30 mini cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line mini muffin pans with liners.
- Combine flour, chai mix, cocoa, baking powder and salt and whisk together.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar and cream together (approx 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and beat well.
- Add vanilla.
- On low speed, alternate adding flour and milk into the creamed butter mixture and beat.
- Fill cupcake cups with batter 3/4 full.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until done.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Combine all the ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Refridgerate until cakes have cooled.
- Frost cakes.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder or powdered sugar on top frosting as a garnish.
- *TIP--To make it easier to fill mini cupcakes holders, place batter in a large plastic ziplock bag, snip off a bit on the corner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 55.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 1.6
CHOCOLATE CHAI CUPCAKES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Make and share this Chocolate Chai Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Dessert
Time 1h19m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Place paper baking cups into muffin pan cups; set aside.
- Combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy; set aside.
- Combine boiling water and tea bags in glass measuring cup, let stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing out excess liquid. Add enough water, if necessary, to equal 1 1/2 cups.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons prepared tea; set aside. Place remaining prepared tea in large bowl; add cake mix, melted butter and eggs. Beat at low speed 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons cake batter into each prepared muffin cup. Top each with 1 tablespoon filling. Spoon additional cake batter over filling until cups are about 2/3 full. (DO NOT OVERFILL.) (Batter does not have to cover filling completely.) Bake for 19 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Combine 3 tablespoons reserved prepared tea and milk in 2-quart saucepan. Add flour and cocoa; whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just comes to a boil (4 to 6 minutes). Remove from heat; cool about 15 minutes.
- Combine 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Beat at high speed until creamy. Continue beating, gradually adding cocoa mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until light and creamy and sugar is dissolved. Frost or pipe cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Store refrigerated.
CHAI TEA CUPCAKES
Tender cupcakes with a light chai flavor. A boxed cake mix simplifies preparation.
Provided by konkshelll
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Cupcakes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with liners.
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 2 minutes. Add chai tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
- Combine chai mixture, cake mix, eggs, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl and beat using an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 18 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour in vanilla extract. Whip on high speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle tops evenly with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
CHAI LATTE CUPCAKES (FROM BETTY CROCKER)
From the Betty Crocker website. I LOVE these cupcakes. A nice grown-up taste and very simple to make using a cake mix. I like 'Zaar "Recipe #19353" for the vanilla frosting but you can use your own or pre-purchased frosting.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350F for shiny metal pans (or 325F for dark or nonstick pans).
- Line muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake 18-23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely (about 1 hour).
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on High 30 seconds; stir until melted (if not melted microwave 15 seconds longer).
- Stir until smooth then cool 5 minutes.
- Stir in frosting until well blended.
- Immediately spread or pipe frosting mixture on cupcakes.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 191.9, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25.5, Protein 2.1
CHAI CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON-HONEY SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM: RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat to 350 F. Line with cupcake liners, set aside. In saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tea bags. Remove from the heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and squeeze out the remaining milk. Let the milk cool completely. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, yolks, vanilla and 1/3 cup of the chai milk. In the bowl of a mixer sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Beat on low for about 30 seconds, then add the butter and remaining chai milk. Mix on medium low speed until light and fluffy. Next, add the egg mixture in three additions, making sure to scrape the bowl well after each. Divide the batter among the cupcake tins, about 2/3 full, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely. For the frosting, place all ingredients into a stand mixer or food processor and incorporate well until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
CHAI LATTE CUPCAKES
Take a taste adventure with a sweet new cupcake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
- Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips on High 30 seconds; stir until melted. If necessary, microwave 15 seconds longer. Stir until smooth; cool 5 minutes. Stir in frosting until well blended.
- Immediately spread or pipe frosting mixture on cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Choosing the right tea: Opt for aromatic and flavorful black tea like Assam, Darjeeling, or English breakfast. These teas impart a robust flavor to the cupcakes.
- Brewing the tea: Use freshly brewed tea for the best flavor. Allow the tea to cool completely before adding it to the batter.
- Balancing the sweetness: Chai cupcakes can be quite sweet due to the added sugar and spices. Consider reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe or using a less sweet frosting to balance the flavors.
- Adding nuts and spices: Feel free to experiment with different nuts and spices to enhance the chai flavor. Popular additions include chopped walnuts, almonds, cardamom, and ginger.
- Decorating the cupcakes: Top the cupcakes with a creamy frosting, such as cream cheese frosting or whipped cream. You can also sprinkle them with additional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
Chai cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the warm and comforting flavors of chai tea with the sweetness of a cupcake. By following these tips and experimenting with different variations, you can create delicious and visually appealing chai cupcakes that will impress your friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these chai cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!
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