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Chai Latte Cupcakes

Chai Latte Cupcakes

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Chai Latte Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of warmth and sweetness, perfect for any occasion. Infused with aromatic chai spices and topped with a creamy spiced buttercream, these cupcakes will fill your home with inviting scents and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make, they are suitable for bakers of all levels and can be dressed up or down to fit any gathering, from casual coffee breaks to festive celebrations. With their rich flavor profile and impressive presentation, you’ll surely leave your guests wanting more.

Ingredients

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  • 150 ml Milk
  • 4 Chai tea bags
  • 135 g Butter or baking spread
  • 135 g Light brown soft sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 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 for buttercream
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cardamom for buttercream
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cloves for buttercream
  • 1/2 tbsp Demerara sugar for buttercream
  • A generous pinch of cinnamon (approx 1/16 tsp)

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and steep chai tea bags for 10-15 minutes. Remove bags.
  2. Preheat oven to 160C Fan / 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy; mix in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Combine dry ingredients; fold into the wet mixture along with infused milk.
  5. Divide batter among liners and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.
  6. For icing, whip butter with icing sugar and spices; pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

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