Chai Latte Cupcakes - Recipe Tweets

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 bag chai tea
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons chai spice mix
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 5 1/2-6 cups confectioners sugar
• 2 teaspoons chai spice mix, divided
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• pinch of salt
• cinnamon sticks and remaining chai spice mix