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Vanilla Chai Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons
  • 1 muffin tin
  • 12 cupcake liners
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon chai spice blend

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Stir in the chai spice blend until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the oven for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an enhanced chai flavor, consider steeping a chai tea bag in the milk before using it in the batter. Additionally, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help the batter mix smoothly. If you want a decorative touch, top the cooled cupcakes with a swirl of vanilla or chai-flavored frosting.
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