Chai Breakfast Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line twenty-four muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan heat milk just until simmering.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Add tea bags; steep for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove tea bags, pressing bags to release liquid back into saucepan. Set aside to cool.Beat butter until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add flour mixture and milk mixture to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with granola.
8. 8
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
9. 9
   Remove cupcakes from muffin cups; cool on a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with Chai-Cream Cheese Icing.Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
10. 10
    Whisk in enough cooled strong brewed chai tea, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach drizzling consistency.