Prepare chai spice mix. Enjoy with a cup of chai tea. I opted to use instant chai latte powder in the batter instead of combining all the spice myself because i felt the flavor would benefit from the dehydrated milk added to the powder. Pair one with a hot drink and you ve got a match made in heaven. It gives the chai latte cupcakes the creamy quality of good chai.
Pipe the icing onto the cupcakes once cooled and decorate with a sprinkle of chai spice and whole spices i used cinnamon sticks and star anise. This chai latte cupcake recipe was a rare first attempt success. They are dark spicy and deliciously warming which is very much needed this time of year. These dirty chai cupcakes were inspired by a friend who s a fan the dirty chai butter coffee at picnik a local austin based food truck and now brick mortar that specializes in food that accommodates all. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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These chai cupcakes with spiced buttercream are packed with flavour from both the buttercream and the sponge. In a small bowl combine the ground ginger cinnamon cardamom cloves and black pepper. These chai cupcakes with spiced buttercream are packed with flavour from both the buttercream and the sponge. Dirty chai cupcakes combine the best of both worlds with chai latte cakes swirled with creamy espresso buttercream frosting and topped with a chocolate covered espresso bean. Pipe the icing onto the cupcakes once cooled and decorate with a sprinkle of chai spice and whole spices i used cinnamon sticks and star anise.
In a small bowl combine the ground ginger cinnamon cardamom cloves and black pepper. Recommended equipment ingredients. Prepare chai spice mix.
