Dirty Chai Raisin Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting - Gluten-Free Heaven

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ground chia seeds + 2 tbsp water
• 90 g vegan butter
• 80 g coconut sugar
• 100 ml plant-based milk
• 20 ml coffee (1 tsp coffee + 20ml hot water)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g gluten-free plain flour
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• 70 g South African Raisins
• 150 g vegan butter
• 300 g icing sugar
• plant-based milk, if needed
• extra raisins
• star anise
• cinnamon