Chai Tea Latte Cupcakes for Marina LeDuc!

This recipe is from Betty Crocker's "The Big Book of Cupcakes." One of my coworkers saw this book on Amazon and couldn't resist getting it for me. Thanks, Cher! She must know I like to bake. ;)

Chai Tea Cupcakes
Makes 24 cupcakes

Cupcake Ingredients:
1 box french vanilla cake mix
1 1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 tbsp chai tea latte powdered mix (I bought mine from Dave at Sweet Retreat-best Chair ever!)

Frosting & Garnish:
4 oz white chocolate baking bars, chopped (I used chips)
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teasp vanilla
Ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Place paper baking cups in regular-size muffin cups
In a large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with mixer on low for 30 seconds
Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally
Divide batter evenly among muffing cups, filling each 2/3 full

Bake 18-23 min or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean
Cool 10 min
Remove cupcakes from pans and place on cooling racks

In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking bars or chips for 30 seconds
If necessary, microwave in 15 seconds intervals & stir until completely melted
Stir in butter until smooth
Add powdered sugar, milk, & vanilla
Stir until well blended

Frost cooled cupcakes
Sprinkle with cinnamon

Best cupcakes I've ever made! Thanks, Betty Crocker. Too bad your name makes you sound so nerdy.