Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with delightful Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. Each cupcake combines the rich essence of pumpkin with a warm blend of chai spices, creating a heavenly dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat anytime. The fluffy texture and aromatic frosting elevate these cupcakes to a standout dessert, while their stunning presentation makes them a favorite for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cupcakes will captivate your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 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
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, all-spice, cloves, and black pepper; set aside half for topping.
- In a stand mixer, combine melted coconut oil, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining spice mix; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are set. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Melt butter, heavy cream, and dark brown sugar until dissolved. Cool slightly before mixing in vanilla extract and powdered sugar; beat until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the cinnamon brown sugar frosting and sprinkle with reserved spice mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg