Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful pumpkin spice latte cupcakes, featuring rich espresso and warm spices in every moist bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and espresso until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid tough cupcakes.
- Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon; mix until creamy and well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using fresh spices instead of ground ones. - Substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree for a different twist. - Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or maple in your frosting.