Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with these delightful Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with rich Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. Each cupcake bursts with the comforting flavors of pumpkin and chai spices, creating a cozy treat that’s perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The light, fluffy texture is beautifully complemented by the creamy frosting, making these cupcakes a showstopper at any fall celebration. With simple preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this seasonal delight.
Ingredients
- 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 (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the chai spices; set half aside for topping and mix the other half into the batter.
- In a mixer, combine melted coconut oil, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin until well mixed.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and reserved chai spice blend; mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until set.
- For frosting, melt butter with cream and dark brown sugar in a saucepan; cool slightly before mixing in remaining ingredients.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and sprinkle with reserved spice mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg