
Chai cupcakes
Discover our recipe for cupcakes with chai spices
Discover our chai cupcakes, a delicious pastry that combines the sweetness of a moist cake with the comforting spices of chai tea. Cinnamon, La Perruche Cassonade and ginger blend harmoniously in these little cakes crowned with a creamy vanilla icing. An autumn dessert that will transport you into the warm atmosphere of a tea room.
- Portions pour 4 gourmands
- Preparation : 30 minutes
- Cuisson : 20 minutes

Ingrédients
To make the chai spices :
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon 4-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
To prepare the cupcakes :
- 200 g flour
- 150 g La Perruche Cassonade
- 150 g milk (plant-based milk option)
- 80 g butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 level teaspoons chai spices
- 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Option, make your own whipped cream :
- 20 cl cold whole cream
- 25 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
Étapes de la recette
Preparing homemade chai spices
- Mix all the spices in a bowl and store in an airtight jar.
Making the cupcakes
- In a large bowl or food processor, cream the butter and La Perruche Cassonade until smooth.
- Add the eggs and oil, then beat with a whisk.
- In a second bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, chai spices and salt. Gradually stir this mixture into the first large bowl.
- Then pour in the milk (or plant-based milk) a little at a time, while continuing to stir at the same time.
Baking homemade muffins
- To bake, use a cupcake tin. Butter them. Fill the cupcake tin or boxes only 3/4 full with the cupcake mixture and place on an ovenproof baking sheet.
- Preheat conventional oven to 180°C and bake cupcakes for around 20 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, the cupcake is done.
For the homemade whipped cream
1 hour before preparing the whipped cream, place the bowl of the food processor and the whisk in the fridge.
- While the chai cupcakes are baking, prepare the whipped cream by pouring the whole cream, powdered sugar and vanilla flavoring into the bowl of a food processor. Whip at medium speed until the whipped cream rises and holds together.
- Place the whipped cream in a piping bag of the desired shape.
Decorating homemade cupcakes
- Once the chai cupcakes are cooked, leave to cool completely before decorating with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.
- Add a small tablespoon of cinnamon powder on top for an unusual decoration.
The cupcakes are ready for a delicious moment with friends !
These little chai-spiced sweets are best enjoyed at room temperature to fully appreciate their subtle aromas. Serve them at a tea party or tea time with friends and family, accompanied by room-temperature tea or a delicious homemade chai latte.
For an elegant presentation, arrange your creations on a pretty tray or tiered plate. Don’t hesitate to sprinkle a few powdered spices over the top of the whipped cream just before serving, for a visual effect that will amaze your guests.
Discover also our recipe for pistachio madeleines or cinnamon rolls, for snacks of pure pleasure !
Store remaining cupcakes in an airtight box in a cool place for up to 2 to 3 days to preserve their incomparable moistness.
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