When Fall rolls around I always crave pumpkin, but I also crave spices….nutmeg, cinnamon, anise, allspice, cardamom, ginger. When I saw the chai spiced cider while walking through Whole Foods, my mind started churning with possibilities for a spicy and sweet creation. The idea for a spiced apple cider cupcake came to me, and then magically, the perfect icing for my treats appeared on the shelf before my eyes….cinnamon buttercream icing from Janie’s Cakes. I wish I could have these cupcakes in the oven for the remainder of the year, because the scent that fills the air when they are baking is amazing. It is hard to stop at just one of these spiced cakes, they are extremely moist and full of sweet and spicy flavors. I have a feeling I will be making these a traditional Fall treat!

I used up all the icing, but luckily I have lots of the cider left. I might just have to use it in my oatmeal in the morning! After watching all the Quaker Challenge videos and voting for one of our favorite blogging friends, I have been wanting to try some more creative oatmeal creations.

Chai Apple Cider Spice Cakes

Ingredients:

1 box spice cake mix

1 1/3 cups Chai Apple Cider

3 eggs

1/3 cup canola oil

1 jar Janie’s Cakes Cinnamon Buttercream Icing

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine cake mix, eggs, cider, and canola oil until well blended.
3. Fill cupcakes liners 2/3 full with batter.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
5. Cool completely and top with icing. Enjoy!