Name: Chai Latte Cupcakes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 14 cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 bag chai tea; 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (200g) cake flour* (spoon & leveled); 3 and 1/2 teaspoons chai spice mix (above); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 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; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 5-6 cups (600-720g) confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons chai spice mix (above); 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt; optional for garnish: cinnamon sticks + mix the remaining chai spice mix