Vegan Chai Cupcakes

Chai is a spiced tea that originated in India and is traditionally made with black tea, milk, and a blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Vegan Chai Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Soy milk
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 bags Chai tea bags
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the soy milk, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Cut open the chai tea bags and add the contents to the wet ingredients. Stir well.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cinnamon powder.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, dust them with the cinnamon powdered sugar.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.