1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
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Step1:
In a large bowl mix the first 4 ingredients together. If you use a whisk it will ensure that all of the ingredients get evenly distributed!
Step2:
In your mixer blend together the butter and sugar, make sure to have the mixer on high and mix it for about 5 minutes. One at a time mix in the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla.
Step3:
Heat up the buttermilk, next add in a few Chai tea bags. Let this steep until the chai flavor is very strong. Take out the tea bags and your chai buttermilk is ready to use!
Step4:Alternating from the dry to the chai infused buttermilk add into the butter mixture until it is all mixed.
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Bake the cupcakes at 350 for 18-23 minutes.
Vanilla Frosting:
Ingredients:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon (or however much you like) Chai concentrate (as pictured)
Step1:
In a mixer mix the sugar and butter until smooth. Lastly add the vanilla, chai concentrate and whipping cream.
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