My favorite tea is chai tea.  Warm or cold it is delicious!  I first made a chai topping using Cool Whip and adding two to three tablespoons of chai tea seasoning then stirring.  This is wonderful on top of most any dessert.  If you are a chai tea person, I’m sure you will enjoy these cupcakes.

1/2 cup liquid chai concentrate (available in the tea section of your local grocery)
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup uncooked quick oatmeal, not instant
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

1. Combine the dry ingredients (oatmeal through sugar) in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2. Add chai, applesauce, vinegar, extracts, and coconut. Mix well, and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. Best served warm, cut into rounds and top with Chai Mousse (see recipe below).