Chai Buttercream Frosting with Cream Cheese
Warm spices add flavor to this easy chai buttercream frosting, perfect for decorating cupcakes and layer cakes. Chai tea fans will love it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add chai mix to bowl and incorporate until well-combined.
- 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.