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Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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I love animals and ever since I was a child there has almost always been one in my house. I went from being a devoted dog lover to completely cat obsessed, but having a pet is just a way of life for me. And with very few exceptions, our pets were always adopted from the Regina Humane Society.

I am a huge believer in the work that SPCAs and Human Societies do to ensure that pets find loving homes and I honestly can’t understand why anyone would spend hundreds of dollars buying a certain breed of animal when there are so many amazing pets in need of loving homes already.

Raising awareness and funds to care for those animals is a cause I support, and that’s why I’m so excited about National Cupcake Day!

chai cupcake with cream cheese frosting

For the second year in a row, the SPCAs and Humane Societies of Canada are hosting a National Cupcake Day fundraiser on February 24, 2014. And this year, Anna Olson, celebrity chef and host of Food Network Canada’s Bake with Anna Olson, is joining the party as a Cupcake Crusader.

A long-time supporter of animals and the SPCA, Olson has created an original cupcake recipe for this year’s event. Her Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting recipe can be found at www.nationalcupcakeday.ca!

To help me join in the fun, the sponsors of National Cupcake Day sent me a beautiful cupcake gift basket so I decided to show my support for the cause by whipping up a batch of cupcakes myself.

The basket included the Taste of Home Bakeshop Favourites cookbook and I created a variation of one of the recipes included in the book to make these tasty Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting!

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If you’d like to show your support for this worthy cause, participating is easy! Register as a National Cupcake Day Host at www.nationalcupcakeday.ca and you’ll receive a free Cupcake Host Welcome Package in the mail which includes a poster, stickers, balloons, a fundraising guide and recipes to get you started.

Then plan a cupcake party at work, home or school, start fundraising by encouraging friends and family to donate online in advance, bake your favourite cupcakes, share them with family and friends and collect donations to prevent cruelty to animals!

The event is already raising so much money and I have no doubt it will raise much more by the time National Cupcake Day arrives on February 24. Get all the details on hosting a party and then “bake a difference” yourself this February; it’s a fun and delicious way to help animals in need!

Chai Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

chai cupcake with cream cheese frosting

Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Perfectly spiced cupcakes with a creamy icing that are perfect for an afternoon treat!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. each ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp. butter, softened
  • 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups icing sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp. milk
  • ground cinnamon to garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. In a medium bowl. combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1 1/2 tsp. of spice mixture until combined. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, alternating with milk and blending well after each addition.
  4. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  5. Meanwhile, in large bowl, cream 3 tbsp. butter and cream cheese together. Beat in icing sugar and remaining spice mixture until smooth. Gradually add milk to reach desired consistency.
  6. Pipe frosting over cupcakes and garnish with cinnamon if desired.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 370Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 238mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 1gSugar: 44gProtein: 4g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Comments

  10. michelle tremblett says

    I literally will eat any cupcake I can get my hands on lol but I love red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. yummyyyyy

    Reply

  33. Shelley N says

    My favourite cupcakes are vanilla with vanilla icing with sprinkles on top. It is the recipe that my sons love.

    Reply

  35. Shannon says

    My kids love rainbow cupcakes ! I love any chocolate ones 🙂 found a new recipe I can’t wait to try- mini Oreo peanut butter surprise cupcakes!

    Reply

  41. sunshine says

    I’m so boring…chocolate cupcake, but will take vanilla, or chocolate icing for sure, and this week I will be attempting coffee and mocha icing as they are two of my faves.

    Reply

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