Description
Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting are the epitome of autumn indulgence. These delightful cupcakes blend the warm spices of chai with rich pumpkin flavor, topped off with a creamy, spiced frosting that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, these treats offer a burst of flavor in every fluffy bite. Experience the magic of fall right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cinnamon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before whipping together butter and cream cheese; gradually add cinnamon brown sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg