Chai-Tea Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 bags chai tea

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
7. Brew the two bags of chai tea in 1 cup of boiling water.
8. Add the chai tea to the cupcake batter and mix until combined.
9. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner 3/4 full with batter.
10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
11. Let cool completely before frosting.

Interesting Facts

• Chai-tea cupcakes are a delicious twist on traditional cupcakes.
• These cupcakes are great for any occasion or celebration.
• Chai-tea cupcakes are a great way to use up the last of your chai tea bags.
• These cupcakes are easy to customize with different flavors and toppings.