Chai Tea Cupcakes

Yea, I forgot to post this yesterday. Sorry to any and all who were anxiously awaiting this recipe. Note, I didn't make the suggested frosting for this one; instead I used the heavy cream and iced a few of the chai cupcakes. That recipe is not included. Sorry. If you're really curious and really want it, post a comment and I'll add it. Happy baking!

Chai Tea Cupcakes, recipe adapted from 500 Cupcakes by my main man, Fergal Connolly.

For Cupcakes

2 cups self-rising flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp. chai tea powder (or the powder found in chai tea bags)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) sweet butter (I used salted since I accidentally bought that kind :P)

 3/4 cups of packed light brown sugar

2 egg whites

2/3 cups of buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. Place 12 baking cups in a muffin pan. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and chai powder. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg whites slowly, beating well. Slowly add the flour mixture, and finally the buttermilk. Mix until combined. Spoon the batter into the cups and bake for 20 minutes or until ready. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. 

*For chocolate chips & chai include 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips after the buttermilk

*For cinnamon & orange chai add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the dry ingredients and 1 tablespoon of orange zest (or orange extract) with the buttermilk

*For white chocolate & vanilla chai add 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and1 teaspoon of vanilla extract after adding the buttermilk