Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. These delightful cupcakes offer a unique blend of chai spices and rich pumpkin, creating a perfect autumn treat that’s ideal for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to festive gatherings. Each cupcake is topped with a luscious cinnamon brown sugar frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness, making them truly hard to resist. With easy-to-follow steps, these cupcakes are beginner-friendly and yield 16 servings, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes or until set.
- For the frosting, melt butter with heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat until dissolved; cool before mixing in powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (69g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg