Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these pumpkin spice latte cupcakes! Each bite features a moist, spiced pumpkin cake topped with creamy coffee-infused frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack, the delightful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg makes these cupcakes an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla. Fold in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar then mix in heavy cream until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg