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Vanilla Chai Latte Cupcakes

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Vanilla Chai Latte Cupcakes taste so similar to my favorite chai tea latte. The cupcake is buttery soft and is topped with a frosting that is made with all of the spices of a chai latte. Melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chai, cupcakes, dessert, latte
Author: Damaris

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 16 oz. pkg powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • CUPCAKE BATTER
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl of a mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and add to egg mixture along with the milk and vanilla. Beat on low speed just until blended.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with liners. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup fill each cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.  Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
  • CHAI FROSTING
  • Mix powdered sugar and butter until blended. Add the spices, salt, vanilla and whipping cream. Start with the 3 tbsp of cream then add more until you reach a good piping or spreading consistency.
  • Pipe or spread the frosting onto the completely cooled cupcakes. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days.