If the smell of chai makes you pause for a moment of peace, these chai-spiced muffins will feel like a warm hug. Soft, fluffy, and filled with the familiar comfort of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, they capture everything you love about your cup of tea. Perfect for slow mornings or cozy evenings, these muffins taste like masala chai turned into a soft, buttery bite.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Bake time: 18-20 minutes
- Total time: ~30 minutes
- Yields: 6-8 muffins
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- A pinch of nutmeg or black pepper for extra warmth (optional)
Preheat & prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners and grease them lightly with the butter.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, and the chai spice mix.
Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Bring it all together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
Bake: Scoop the batter into your muffin tray and bake for 18-20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).
Cool & serve: Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy them warm with your evening tea.
You can store these muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and warm them slightly in the microwave before serving to bring back that just-baked aroma.

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