This cupcake is nod to the coffee and chocolate combo, but the Indian fusion version!

The base is chocolate, infused with brewed masala chai.

The frosting is sweet and creamy mixed with freshly ground homemade chai masala.

Masala is another name for spice. It’s made up of cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper.

The garnish is a cinnamon stick and green cardamom pod.