Description
These Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes represent the perfect autumnal indulgence, merging the warmth of a classic chai latte with a moist, spiced pumpkin base. Topped with a silky, caramel-like brown sugar frosting, each cupcake offers a sophisticated profile of aromatic spices and deep, comforting sweetness. Ideal for gatherings or a quiet treat, this dessert brings gourmet, bakery-style quality to your home kitchen with a balanced, tender crumb structure.
Ingredients
1.5 cups pumpkin puree
1.25 cups dark brown sugar (divided)
0.5 cup coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt
4 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp ground cardamom
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.25 tsp ground all-spice
0.25 tsp ground cloves
0.125 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 16-count cupcake pan with paper liners.
Combine cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, all-spice, cloves, and pepper in a bowl to create the chai spice mix.
Beat coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin until fully incorporated.
Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and half of the chai spice mix.
Divide batter among liners and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until set.
Boil butter, heavy cream, and remaining brown sugar in a saucepan until dissolved to make the frosting base.
Cool the frosting mixture in the refrigerator until it reaches a spreadable temperature.
Beat the cooled frosting until fluffy and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure the frosting mixture is fully cooled before whipping to maintain structural integrity. For the best flavor, use high-quality Ceylon cinnamon. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg