CHAI CUPCAKES

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You'll get a double dose of the spicy blend that's frequently used to flavor tea in these moist cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use the blend, which combines some of the best flavors of the season. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons spice mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 24-28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and remaining spice mixture until smooth. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pipe frosting over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.