Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. Each cupcake is a delightful blend of pumpkin and warming chai spices, perfectly complemented by a rich, sweet frosting. These treats are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them ideal for autumn gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a comforting night in. With their inviting aroma and luscious taste, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Spices: ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, all-spice, cloves
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (for frosting)
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, combine spices for the batter and set aside half for topping.
- Mix melted coconut oil, sugars, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and reserved spice blend; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
- For the frosting: melt butter with cream and brown sugar; cool slightly before adding powdered sugar and remaining vanilla.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and sprinkle with reserved chai sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg