Chai Cupcakes

Chai cupcakes are the perfect fall dessert. They are warm and spicy, with just the right amount of sweetness. They are made with a homemade chai spice blend and topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting.

Fall is my favorite season, which always means baking fall-inspired things in my kitchen for my family, like chai cupcakes with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger.

I can’t help but love watching the leaves turn color, and the weather get cooler. It is the best time to start baking!

Ingredients:

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups cake flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup milk
• Frosting:
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream