CHAI SPICE – 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon – 2 teaspoons ground ginger – 1 teaspoon ground cardamom – 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg – 1/2 teaspoon all-spice – 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves – 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper CUPCAKES – 1 cup milk – 2 bags chai tea – 1/2 cup melted coconut oil – 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar – 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – 3 tablespoons bourbon – 2 large eggs – 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour – 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt – 1 cup raw pecans BUTTER PECAN FROSTING – 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature – 1 cup packed dark brown sugar – 1/2 cup heavy cream – 2-3 cups powdered sugar – 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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