Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. These delightful cupcakes feature a harmonious blend of pumpkin and aromatic chai spices, creating a warming treat perfect for any autumn gathering. Each bite offers a moist and fluffy texture, complemented by a rich, creamy frosting that’s beautifully spiced. Ideal for celebrations or casual afternoons, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, all-spice, cloves)
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- Heavy cream
- Dark brown sugar
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix chai spices. Reserve half for topping and mix the other half into the batter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and reserved spices; mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners evenly with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes or until set.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by melting butter with heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat; cool before mixing in powdered sugar and remaining butter.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and sprinkle with reserved chai sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg