Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes—because apparently, your morning caffeine fix should be a cupcake now. These little indulgences are everything you love about fall in one bite. Fluffy cupcakes with the spiced warmth of pumpkin and a hint of coffee flavor. Topped with a silky latte-inspired frosting, they’re ideal for when you can’t decide between dessert or your beloved PSL. Get ready for a sugar high that screams “autumn,” paired with the snarkiest of sips. It’s sweet, it’s spiced, and it’s absolutely necessary.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
A fall-inspired treat combining the classic pumpkin spice flavor with a coffee kick and topped with latte frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
For the Latte Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and brewed coffee.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 of the way.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by brewed coffee, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Continue mixing until smooth.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Serve: Enjoy these cozy fall-inspired cupcakes!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Want it extra fancy? Top with a dusting of cinnamon or a few chocolate shavings.
- Don’t skip the coffee in the frosting—it’s the reason these cupcakes taste like fall and coffee had a child.
- These cupcakes are perfect for coffee lovers, but you could swap coffee with milk for a more family-friendly version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but let’s be honest, they’ll probably disappear before that.
