Grownup Chai Chocolate Cupcakes

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I was given quite a few Chai tea bags and found I wasn't a fan of the drink, but I liked the flavor and thought it would be good in a baked product. These rich, moist treats require no frosting. They are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea or even a glass of cold milk.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped

  • 4 chai tea bags

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with 10 paper liners.

  2. Melt butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Open tea bags and pour the chai mixture into a spice grinder; grind into a fine powder, 5 to 10 seconds.

  4. Mix flour, sugar, and chai powder together in a large bowl; add eggs, one at a time, whisking until batter is smooth after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour chocolate mixture into batter, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are glossy and slightly cracked, about 25 minutes. Remove muffins immediately from tin and cool on a wire rack.

Cook's Note:

Different brands of tea spice their chai differently, you may need another tea bag or two if your tea is mildly spiced. The flavor should be noticeable but not overpowering.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
13g Fat
22g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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