Vanilla Chai Cupcakes Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a cupcake pan with liners.

Chai Spice Mix:

1. In a small bowl or plastic bag, combine the cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Cupcakes:

1. Cream together the butter and sugar.

2. Add the vanilla, then beat in one egg at a time.

3. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the chai spice mix.

4. Fold in the flour and buttermilk alternately, then stir until combined; making sure not to overmix.

5. Mix together the baking soda and vinegar in a separate bowl, then add it to the batter. Mix until combined.

6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake tins until ¾ full.

7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Buttercream:

1. In a stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy.

2. On low, mix in the vanilla and the rest of the chai spice mix.

3. Carefully beat in the powdered sugar about ½ cup at a time.

4. If the buttercream is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold milk until the desired consistency is reached.

5. Pipe the buttercream onto cooled cupcakes with desired frosting tip.

6. Serve, and enjoy!