Chai Tea Latte Cupcake

mmmmm... Chai Tea Latte - enough said.  I don't know if it's the warm milk or the equally warming spice of the chai tea, but there is something about the combo that makes everything all better.  Here's the yummy drink in cupcake form complete with a sweet
shortbread treat! For this delight all you'll need is...

• White Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually eggs, oil, and water)
• Brewed Chai Tea
• Store bought Vanilla Icing
• Butter (room temperate...around 1/2 cup....but it's up to you)
• Icing Sugar (optional)
• Garnish Ideas: Shortbread, Sprinkle of Cinnamon, Sprinkle of Nutmeg

Here's the recipe...

Step 1: Sort of follow the direction of your White Cake Mix...go ahead and preheat your oven and add in your eggs and oil, but replace the water with brewed chai tea.  I usually just throw all three whole eggs in and don't separating as directed on the package - it just seems like more hassles than needed. Mix all the ingredients together until the batter is smooth.

Step 2: Spoon the batter into your cupcake liners and bake as directed on package.  Once they are done baking, let them cool completely.

Step 3: For the  icing, mix together your vanilla icing and butter on high until smooth.  Give it a taste and if it's too buttery for your taste, add some icing sugar.  Once you're happy with the taste, layer it on to your cupcakes.

Step 4: For a garnish, I decided to use a shortbread, but feel free to use anything you like to top off this soul-warming treat!

Happy Faking!