Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating these amazing Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes can be easily managed by following these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
5. Blend in Pumpkin and Coffee: Add the pumpkin puree, brewed espresso, and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Add brewed espresso, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
11. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a knife to frost each cupcake. Dust with ground cinnamon as a charming finishing touch.
With these steps, your kitchen will soon be filled with the delicious aroma of Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 3g