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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes: 15 Amazing Bites

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

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Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes. They capture the essence of your favorite seasonal drink in a sweet, baked treat, perfect for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the Coffee Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until well combined.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled coffee and buttermilk.
  7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the coffee frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the cooled coffee, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  13. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  14. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the coffee frosting.

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the frosting.
  • Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

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