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Chai Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

January 29, 2014 by Kathryn 250 Comments

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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!

chai cupcakes

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

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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

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Comments

  1. mrdisco says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Bacon Cupcakes are my favourite

    Reply
    • su-ann firman says

      January 29, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      I love cupcakes, I made the xmas tree ones for xmas it was fun

      Reply
  2. Crystal Englot says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    I love making black bottom cupcakes with buttercream frosting!

    Reply
  3. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Chocolate oatmeal cupcakes so moist and delish

    Reply
  4. stephen gordon says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Truity fruity cupcakes

    Reply
  5. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Red Velvet cupcakes

    Reply
  6. trish says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    from a box? lol

    Reply
  7. Sandi DeGeer says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Plain vanilla with cream cheese frosting

    Reply
  8. Darlene Schuller says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I have to say Scor, my girls just love them.

    Reply
  9. Isabel Topps says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Chocolate

    Reply
  10. michelle tremblett says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    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
  11. Cassandra henninger says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Double chocolate cupcakes with Nutella frosting

    Reply
  12. jan says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I have never made red velvet cupcakes, but always hear about how good they are.

    Reply
  13. jennifer capin says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    plain old vanilla

    Reply
  14. Gizele says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Peanut butter cupcakes with peanut butter icing.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie Dawe says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Red velvet cuppy cakes lol

    Reply
  16. Trina Goodwin says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    My Favorite cupcakes are Snikerdoodle they are a big hit in this house !! delish 🙂

    Reply
    • Trina Goodwin says

      January 29, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Snickerdoodle lol

      Reply
  17. Lisa Robertson says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Red Velvet hands down!!

    Reply
  18. Kristine Ewald says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Favorite is chocolate with cream cheese icing YUMMM

    Reply
  19. carol says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Chocolate

    Reply
  20. Margaret Fehr says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Any really

    Reply
  21. Deb Dorrington says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    My favorite cupcakes are Spiced Pumpkin ones, but hey I’ll eat any flavor to be honest.

    Reply
  22. Francine says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    My favourite is a mini-chocolate cupcake with Kahlua frosting

    Reply
  23. Judy C (Judy Cowan) says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing!

    Reply
  24. Karla Sceviour says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I like plain chocolate cupcakes with dream whip topping!

    Reply
  25. Lita Gallant says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Red velvet are my favorite!

    Reply
  26. Stephanie S. says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Hmmm… chocolate cake receipe with my own lil twist to keep cake moist as ever!! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Wendy hutton says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    chocolate – chocolate chip

    Reply
  28. Anne Taylor says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I’m so boring lol I love vanilla cupcakes!

    Reply
  29. Gillian says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Red velvet

    Reply
  30. Melinda L. says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    red velvet cupcakes

    Reply
  31. wanda aultman says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    chocolate

    Reply
  32. Donna Allen says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Yummm Love cup cakes!

    Reply
  33. Shelley N says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:44 pm

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

    Reply
  34. Judy Hunting says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    My favourite is the classic Chocolate with Chocolate frosting.. I am a chocoholic

    Reply
  35. Shannon says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    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
  36. Debbie F says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Chocolate with chocolate icing.

    Reply
  37. Brandee H says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I like plain white cupcakes with a butter cream frosting

    Reply
  38. Robyn L says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Carrot cupcakes with Cream Cheese icing

    Reply
  39. Nicky says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    red velvet cupcakes!

    Reply
  40. Julie Bolduc says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Red Velvet cupcakes

    Reply
  41. sunshine says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    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
  42. Keno Moore says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Black Forest Cupcakes

    Reply
  43. Glogirl says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    I love Chocolate Fudge cupcakes!

    Reply
  44. charityk says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    i love vanailla cupcakes but the chai recipe sounds sooo good

    Reply
  45. Jen L says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I love black bottom cupcakes!

    Reply
  46. Brenda Penton says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I like Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

    Reply
  47. Adriana F says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I love lemon cupcakes…from a box

    Reply
  48. Kristina Ziegler says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Peanut butter cupcakes

    Reply
  49. Wayne Lecoy says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I am entering your giveaway.
    It would be great to win a National Cupcake Day gift basket.
    My favourite cupcake recipe is this one
    http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/chocolate-banana-cupcakes-peanut-butter-icing-127512.
    Thank you for having this great giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  50. Kristina Ziegler says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Great contest,thanks!

    Reply
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