Vanilla Chai Cupcakes

What you need:

For the Chai spice mix:

• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

For the cupcakes:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 Chai spice mix
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 Chai spice mix
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk

Directions:

1. For the Chai spice mix: stir all spices together in a small bowl.
2. For the cupcakes: cream together butter and sugar in a stand mixer.
3. Add vanilla and add eggs, one at a time.
4. Stir in half of the Chai spice mix.
5. Then alternate adding flour and buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix together baking soda and vinegar. Then mix into batter.
7. Scoop batter into a paper-lined muffin tin with each cup being about 3/4 full.
8. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. For the frosting: beat butter until it's creamy. Then on low, add vanilla and remaining half of Chai spice mix.
10. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat until combined. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp. cold milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
11. Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes.

Recipe from Pass the Sushi