Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chai Spice Mix; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons cloves; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes (use 3 tsp chai mixed spice); 200 g bar of valrhona 61% cacao; 1 1/2 cups butter; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 8 eggs; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; Chai Spice Buttercream Frosting (use 2 tsp chai mixed spice); 1 cup butter; 4 -5 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

Servings: persons

Chai Spice Mix
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cloves
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes (use 3 tsp chai mixed spice)
200 g bar of valrhona 61% cacao
1 1/2 cups butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
8 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
Chai Spice Buttercream Frosting (use 2 tsp chai mixed spice)
1 cup butter
4 -5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1
With a small food processor, grind up the whole fennel and cloves.
2
Transfer to a small bowl and add remaining spices. Mix to combine.
3
Chop chocolate and transfer into the bowl of a standing mixer.
4
Add butter to the chocolate and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate melts and butter is combined.
5
Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes.
6
Beat in an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
7
Add one egg at a time, mixing for 30 seconds between each.
8
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, chai spice mix, and a pinch of salt into the mixture and mix until blended.
9
Scoop into cupcake cups and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10
Beat butter until creamy, scrape bowl.
11
Add 4 cups of sifted powdered sugar, milk, spice mix, and ginger. Beat until combined.
12
Add more powdered sugar as needed to get piping consistency.
13
Assemble cooled cupcakes.

2296

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

252

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chai Spice Mix, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2 teaspoons cloves, 1 tablespoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Chai Spice Cupcakes

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