CHAI CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON-HONEY SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM: RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Chai Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Honey Swiss Meringue Buttercream: Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the cupcakes:
1 1/3 cup milk
6 chai tea bags
4 whole eggs
2 egg yolk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 3/4 cup cake flour
2 cup sugar
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cardamom
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
For the swiss meringue buttercream:
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 sticks of butter (12 tbsn.), room temperature
6 tbsn. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350 F. Line with cupcake liners, set aside. In saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tea bags. Remove from the heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and squeeze out the remaining milk. Let the milk cool completely. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, yolks, vanilla and 1/3 cup of the chai milk. In the bowl of a mixer sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Beat on low for about 30 seconds, then add the butter and remaining chai milk. Mix on medium low speed until light and fluffy. Next, add the egg mixture in three additions, making sure to scrape the bowl well after each. Divide the batter among the cupcake tins, about 2/3 full, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely. For the frosting, place all ingredients into a stand mixer or food processor and incorporate well until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.

Suleman butt
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the buttercream next time.


Jahloveicrave 79
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These cupcakes were amazing! The chai flavor was perfect and the buttercream was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Visionary _Force
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the buttercream was delicious. I think I would try a different cupcake recipe next time.


Max Wayz
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The chai flavor was nice and subtle, and the buttercream was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Ramjan Khalifa
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I love chai tea, so I was excited to try these cupcakes. They did not disappoint! The chai flavor was subtle but present, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. The buttercream was also delicious.


AHSAN ALI3332
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Followed the recipe and the cupcakes turned out perfectly! They were moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Devraj Tamang
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These cupcakes are amazing! The chai flavor is perfect and the buttercream is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shefali Rani
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the buttercream was delicious. I think I'll try a different cupcake recipe next time.


Eric Acquah
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the buttercream next time.


Mistlyn Trejo
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I love the combination of chai and honey in these cupcakes. They're a unique and flavorful treat that's perfect for any occasion.


Anthony Ochoa
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great! They were moist and fluffy, with a wonderful chai flavor. The buttercream was also delicious and easy to make.


david nwanne
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These cupcakes were a hit at my last gathering! The chai flavor was subtle but delicious, and the cinnamon honey Swiss meringue buttercream was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.