Grapefruit Cupcakes With Chai Icing

Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit known for its tangy and slightly bitter taste. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to these delicious cupcakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Grapefruit Cupcakes With Chai Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Grapefruit zest
• 0.5 cup Grapefruit juice
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teabag Chai tea bags
• 0.25 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the grapefruit zest.
5. In a measuring cup, combine the grapefruit juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the grapefruit juice mixture to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the chai icing. Steep the chai tea bags in warm milk for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
10. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and the chai-infused milk until smooth.
11. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, spread the chai icing on top.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.