Chai Latte Cupcakes with Chai Spice Buttercream

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subheading: Chai Spice Mix:

2 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 and ¼ teaspoons ground ginger

1 and ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom

½ teaspoon ground allspice

subheading: Cupcakes:

1 bag chai tea

½ cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature

1 and ¾ cups ( 207g) cake flour* ( spoon & leveled)

3 and ½ teaspoons chai spice mix (above)

¾ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup ( 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup ( 200g) granulated sugar

3 large egg whites, at room temperature*

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½ cup ( 120g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature

subheading: Chai Spice Buttercream:

1 and ½ cups ( 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

5.5 to 6 cups (660-7 20g) confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoons chai spice mix, divided

¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

pinch of salt

optional for garnish: cinnamon sticks + mix the remaining chai spice mix

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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