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