Chocolate Chai Cupcakes
Chai tea is a popular beverage in India, and adding its flavors to cupcakes gives them a unique and delicious twist!
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Chocolate Chai Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a small saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling. Add the chai tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and set aside to cool.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the chai-infused milk. Mix until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among 12 cupcake liners.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
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Dust the cooled cupcakes with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
