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Chai Buttercream Frosting with Cream Cheese


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  • Author: Susan
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Description

Warm spices add flavor to this easy chai buttercream frosting, perfect for decorating cupcakes and layer cakes. Chai tea fans will love it!


Ingredients

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Homemade Chai Mix 

  • 1 ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ground cardamom
  • ¾ tsp allspice or cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Frosting

  • 1 stick of butter, room temperature
  • ¾ block (170 grams) of cream cheese, room temperature or slightly softened
  • 4 cups (460 grams) of powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: A few drops of lemon or lime juice (or white vinegar) to cut sweetness; add to your preference

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and mix for another 1 minute until well combined and smooth.
  2. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add chai mix to bowl and incorporate until well-combined.
  3. Use a rubber spatula to smooth out the frosting and create 

Notes

This recipe produces enough frosting to coat a six-inch, three-layer cake or 12-18 cupcakes, depending on how much frosting you use. 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 198 kcal
  • Sugar: 39.1 grams
  • Sodium: 76 mg
  • Fat: 7.5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 4.8 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 39.5 grams
  • Fiber: 0.1 grams
  • Protein: 0.8 grams
  • Cholesterol: 22 mg