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Decadent Spiced Chai Cupcakes with Frosting: 40 S (45)

Spiced Chai Cupcakes with Frosting
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Enjoy these rich and indulgent Spiced Chai Cupcakes with a creamy frosting. This recipe balances deep, comforting spice flavors with a light, airy texture, just like the balance Mei and Jun find in their kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup brewed strong black tea, cooled
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and cooled tea. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon together until smooth. Add milk or cream one teaspoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously.

Notes

  • Use high-quality tea for the best chai flavor.
  • The tea must be completely cool before adding it to the batter.
  • For an extra spice kick, lightly dust the finished frosting with a pinch of cardamom.

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