Chai Latte Cupcakes with Holiday Frosting

Chai Latte Cupcakes with Holiday Frosting - A Festive Treat for Your Taste Buds!
Looking for a unique and delicious dessert to serve at your holiday party? Look no further than these Chai Latte Cupcakes with Holiday Frosting! This recipe combines the warm, spicy flavors of chai tea with the sweetness of cupcakes and frosting, creating a dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients (per serving):

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chai tea concentrate
- 1/4 cup milk

For the Holiday Frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the chai tea concentrate and milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. While the cupcakes are baking, make the Holiday Frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, and beat until smooth. Add milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
8. Once the cupcakes are done baking, let them cool completely before frosting them with the Holiday Frosting.
These Chai Latte Cupcakes with Holiday Frosting are the perfect dessert for any holiday gathering. The warm, spicy flavors of the chai tea are complemented perfectly by the sweet, creamy frosting. They are sure to be a hit with your guests, so be sure to make plenty!
Type of dish: Dessert
Main ingredients: Chai tea concentrate, unsalted butter, powdered sugar