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Looking for a sweet to go along with tea time? Try my Vanilla Chai Cupcakes with Orange Frosting!

Vanilla Chai Cupcakes with Orange Frosting

A moist and delicious Vanilla Chai cupcake topped with a light vanilla orange frosting.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen cupcakes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 1 Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea Bag

For the frosting:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 Bigelow Constant Comment Tea Bag
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the butter and sugar. Mix well until smooth.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until combined. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Place the milk in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and add the Vanilla Chai tea bag. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well. Mixture will be thick.
  • Add in the milk and stir until a smooth batter forms.
  • Divide the batter between the cupcake liners filling each about 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Place the butter in a large bowl. Beat it with a mixer until smooth. Add in 2 cups of the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Place the milk in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 40 seconds. Add in the Constant Comment tea bag and steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bag and add the milk and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Add in the remaining powdered sugar a half cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pipe the frosting on the cooled cupcakes and enjoy with a mug of your favorite Bigelow Tea.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe