Masala Chai Cupcakes

I found the cake base recipe on http://cupcakeblog.com, but made up the spices to create a chai flavor. I think I perfected it, not to brag, but it's quite delicious!

Masala Chai Cupcakes

1 c sugar
1 c butter
2 c flour
2 t baking powder
4 eggs
2 T milk or heavy cream
1 t ground cinnamon
1 t ground cloves
1 t fennel seeds, grounds in mortar and pestle
1 t allspice

Beat butter and sugar with mixer. Add eggs one at a time and beat in. Add milk/cream. Mix flour, baking powder, and spices. Mix dry mix into batter. Divide into cups (makes 12) and bake at 350' for 25 minutes or until done.

Buttercream Frosting

4 c powdered sugar ( more or less according to desired consistency)
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t ground cloves
1/2 t allspice
1/2 c butter
2 t vanilla
4 T heavy cream

Whip together powdered sugar, butter and spices. Add vanilla and cream and beat on high for 4 minutes. Load in icing bag and top on cooled cupcakes.