Vanilla Chai Buttercream Frosting

2 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“Bring the spicy, comforting flavors of chai tea to traditional buttercream frosting.” - by Spice Islands®

Ingredients

1/4 cup half and half
1 black tea bag
1 cup butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Cardamom
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Cloves
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

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Directions

Pour the half and half into a microwave safe mug and heat in microwave for 45 seconds.
Remove the mug from the microwave and place the tea bag in the mug to steep.
Mix butter for one minute with electric mixer on medium speed. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves and vanilla extract. Mix at low speed. After powdered sugar is incorporated into the butter, increase speed to medium and add the tea infused half and half.
Add additional powder sugar if frosting needs a stiffer consistency.
Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to one month.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
603 cal
30%

Fat
23.9 g
37%

Carbs
100.5 g
32%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (2)

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Katrina

Jan. 11, 2013

"This is one of the best frostings I have ever had. I wasn't sure what kind of cake to put it on so I used a french vanilla cake and added a little cardamom to mix. It is delicious. I think I am going ..." See moreto put it on cinnamon rolls next. Try it you won't be disappointed."

stars4642

Apr. 20, 2013

"flavor is awesome but i added 2 cups powdered sugar and was super sweet to me...so depending on how sweet you like it you may need to start with less and work up...." See more"

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