Description
Delicious Vanilla Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting that combine warm spices with sweet vanilla for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cupcakes are cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting. Optionally sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon or chai spice blend for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Vanilla Chai Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Baking