Dirty Chai Muffins

INGREDIENTS

5 tbsp

butter, room temperature

3/4 cup

sugar

large egg, room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

ground ginger

3/4 tsp

fresh ground cardamom

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

black pepper

scant 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

scant 1/4 teaspoon cloves

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

strongly brewed coffee or espresso (made from instant espresso powder)*

1 1/4 cups

powdered sugar

1 1/2 tbsp

espresso (made from instant espresso powder)*