Chai Cupcakes
Recipe from Midwest Living

The popular spiced tea drink was the inspiration for this dessert. Using a cake mix makes it easy to prepare.


Chai Cupcakes

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Servings: Makes 24 cupcakes.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 36 mins
Related Categories: Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Easter Cupcakes, Frosting and Filling, Low Sodium
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  pkg.
    2-layer-size white cake mix
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  • 1-1/4  cups
    half-and-half or light cream
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  • 1/2  cup
    cooking oil
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1-1/2  tsp.
    chai spice blend*
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    Butter Frosting (recipe follows) or purchased vanilla frosting
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    Chai spice blend
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Directions
1.
Line 24, 2-1/2-inch muffins cups with paper bake cups. Set aside.
2.
In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, half-and-half, cooking oil, eggs, and 1-1/2 teaspoons spice blend. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Spoon into bake cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Frost cooled cupcakes with Butter Frosting and sprinkle with additional chai spice blend. Makes 24 cupcakes.

Butter Frosting
In a large mixing bowl beat 1/2 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in 3 tablespoons milk and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Gradually beat in 4 cups powdered sugar. Beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency, if necessary.
Nutrition information
Calories 305, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Total Sugar 39 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 5%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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