Yield: 12 cupcakes

Chai Latte Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes

This Chai Latte Cupcakes recipe is inspired by a favorite coffeehouse drink. Chai spice and a caramel infused buttercream frosting make these moist cupcakes perfect for fall!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup water

For the Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons caramel syrup
  • 12 Anise stars, optional

Instructions

To make the cupcakes

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12 cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and chai mix. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and water. Beat until well combined. The batter will be thin.
  4. Fill the liners about ⅔ way and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.

To make the buttercream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add the cinnamon, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing on medium speed until completely combined. Add the caramel syrup until you reach the desired taste.
  3. Transfer to a piping bag. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with an Anise Star.

Notes

  • Our chai spice mix is perfect for today's recipe. You could also swap it out for 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves, pinch of black pepper, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon cardamom.
  • Store cupcakes in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 cupcake

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 548Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 1gSugar: 58gProtein: 3g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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