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Chai Spice Buttercream Frosting

Megan Weimer
This chai spice buttercream frosting is fluffy, smooth, and full of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper. It's like a chai latte in frosting form! 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 16 servings
Calories 221.5 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 480 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoon milk optional

Instructions
 

  • Add softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium high speed for 3-5 minutes until creamy.
    226 grams unsalted butter
  • Mix in the spices and salt on low speed. Once incorporated, beat in half of the powdered sugar on low speed for about 2 minutes.
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, 480 grams powdered sugar
  • Add the second half of powdered sugar and beat on low for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla.
    2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Increase the speed to medium high, beating until light and fluffy. Stream in the milk until the desired consistency is reached.
    2-4 tablespoon milk

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Notes

This recipe yields about 2 cups of frosting.
Nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before storing, place a piece of plastic wrap over the frosting to prevent it from forming a crust.
Freezing: Wrap in cling wrap and seal tightly or place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 221.5kcalCarbohydrates: 30.3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 7.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30.6mgSodium: 75.7mgPotassium: 10.2mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 29.5gVitamin A: 356.6IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg
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