Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These cozy Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are what Christmas dreams are made of! They're moist and fluffy and the perfect treat for the chai tea lover in your life!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time48 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chai spices, cream cheese frosting, Cupcakes, dessert
Servings: 15 cupcakes
Calories: 380kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Chai Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ground cardamom
- 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt on low until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the additional 1/3 cup if you like a thicker consistency. I used the whole 3 1/3 cups. Increase speed to high and beat for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
I use 3 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar for my frosting, but you can be the judge of how thick you like your frosting. Add more for a thicker consistency, less for thinner. It's best to start with 3 cups and then add from that point.
I used an Ateco Sultan Protruding Cone piping tip to frost my cupcakes. You can use whatever tip you prefer or just hand frost. I also topped mine with sprinkles and store-bought mini gingerbread man cookies. This is optional and just for decorating purposes.
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg