Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. Combining rich pumpkin puree with a fragrant blend of chai spices, these cupcakes offer a comforting taste that is perfect for any autumn gathering. Each cupcake is light and moist, while the creamy frosting adds an irresistible sweetness that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to make and beautifully presented, these treats are ideal for sharing at festive celebrations or enjoying during cozy afternoons at home.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix the chai spice blend ingredients. Reserve half for topping.
- In a mixer, combine melted coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the reserved spice blend until fully mixed.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until set.
- For the frosting, melt butter with cream and brown sugar in a saucepan; cool slightly before mixing in remaining ingredients until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with reserved chai sugar mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg