Vanilla Chai Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 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

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Pour the half and half into a small bowl, add the black tea bag, and let it steep for 3 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bag, then let the tea-infused half and half cool slightly.

2. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with an electric mixer on medium for 1 minute until creamy and smooth.

3. Add the sifted powdered sugar a little at a time, beating on low speed until fully combined.

4. Add the ground cinnamon, Spice Islands Ground Ginger, Ground Cardamom, and Ground Cloves, and mix until evenly blended.

5. Add the Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract and the tea-infused half and half. Beat on medium for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Use right away or cover and refrigerate.