Chai Latte Cupcakes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (muffins):

2 cups flour

3/4 cup softened butter

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup whole milk

1 tsp. almond extract

1 cup water

Muffins:

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2.Sift together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.

3.With an electric mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar, and beat on high speed until smooth.

4.Add eggs and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.

5.Combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture and mix until well blended.

6.Add the milk and water to the batter and mix until smooth.

7.Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until light brown.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (frosting):

Frosting:

4 egg whites

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/4 cup chai powder

1. in an electric mixer on high, beat the eggs and cream of tartar until very foamy, about 1-2 mins.

2. add sugar a tablespoon at a time while blending on high letting each addition blend for about 20 seconds.

3. keep blending until stiff peaks form.

4. add green tea powder and blend at a medium speed.

Garnish Options

Ground Almonds

Graham Cracker Crumbs

Chocolate Curls (use a vegetable peeler and bar of chocolate)

White Chocolate Curls

Pirouette Straws