Description
A sophisticated fusion of aromatic chai spices and creamy vanilla. These cupcakes feature a moist crumb and a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla and chai spices.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternately fold in flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
- Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion