While Garam Masala is a typically Indian spice blend for cooking, the uses for it go far across borders. This sweet and spicy mix is the perfect topping, mix-in, seasoning, and marinade that’s around. 

Garam Masala Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk

1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp. vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. corn starch

1/2 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp. MarnaMaria Garam Masala plus extra for decorating

1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

2. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and Garam Masala.

3. In the bowl of stand mixture (you can also use a hand mixer), cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color. About 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the vanilla.

5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

6. Working in batches, with the mixer running, add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the creamed sugar and butter. Then add 1/3 of the milk mixture. Continue alternating flour and milk, finishing with the milk. Mix until just combined.The batter will be very thick.

7. Scoop batter into a prepared cupcake pan, filling about 2/3 the way full.

8. Bake cupcakes for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. When cool, frost cupcakes and sprinkle with a bit more Garam Masala for a beautiful finished product with some extra spice!

Makes 12 cupcakes