Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes Recipe: A Taste of Autumn

 

The fall season has arrived, and we have the perfect treat for pumpkin spice lovers. Here we have a tasty Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake with a delicious cream cheese icing. Pair this with your favorite coffee for a delightful dessert.

Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe 

Ready to make this delicious treat? Read on to learn the ingredients, equipment, and steps you need to bring this satisfying dessert to life.
Note: This recipe makes approximately 24 cupcakes.

Pumpkin spice cupcake batter.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Batter:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup oil 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Coffee Batter:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs 
  • 1/2 cup oil 
  • 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee (double coffee, medium-coarse grind, standard amount of water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 8-ounce cream cheese brick 
  • 1/2 cup butter 
  • About 4 cups powdered sugar 

    Ingredients for Cold Brew Glaze:

      

    Drizzling topping on cupcakes.

    Instructions

    1. The night before, prepare cold brew coffee for the glaze. Follow our guide to make the perfect brew.

    2. When you are ready to make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F.

    3. Next, prepare the pumpkin batter. Combine dry ingredients and stir together. Set aside.

    4. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and stir together.

    5. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones, careful not to overmix. Set aside.

    6. Now, it is time to prepare the coffee batter.

    7. Brew a strong cup of coffee. Double the amount of coffee and use a medium-coarse grind and a standard amount of water.

    8. Combine dry ingredients and stir together. Set aside.

    9. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and stir together.

    10. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones, careful not to overmix. Set aside.

    11. Place cupcake liners in the pan.

    12. Fill each cupcake liner 1/3 full with pumpkin batter.

    13. Top off each cupcake liner an additional 1/3 with coffee batter.

    14. Place the cupcake pans in the oven at 350°F for about 12 to 15 minutes. The cupcakes are done when you insert a toothpick, and it comes out clean.

    15. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese icing and cold brew glaze.

    16. To prepare the cream cheese icing, combine the ingredients with a mixer or spoon.

    17. To prepare the cold brew glaze, combine all the ingredients with a whisk.

    18. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spoon the icing onto the cupcakes.

    19. Drizzle the cold brew glaze on top of the icing.

    20. For a final touch, dust the tops with a bit of cinnamon.

    ENJOY!

     

    Pumpkin spice cupcakes with coffee.Why Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes This Fall?

    In the fall, there is no such thing as too much pumpkin spice. There are endless ways to enjoy the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte. This recipe is a decadent and delightful way to celebrate the season and the best flavors it has to offer. The sweet and tangy icing complements the warming flavors in the cupcake, and the duo is topped with a jazzy cold brew drizzle.
     

     

    Can This Recipe Be Altered To Be Dairy Or Gluten-free?

    Yes! It is easy to make this recipe diary, gluten-free, or both. To make the recipe gluten-free, simply use a one-to-one gluten-free baking flour like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour. To make the recipe dairy free, use your favorite plant-based butter and cream cheese. If you do not eat eggs, make flax eggs by combining 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons of water per egg.

     

     

    What Do Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes Pair Well With?

    These pumpkin spice latte cupcakes pair well with our beloved French Roast coffee. The full-bodied, dark roast is made from beans grown in Central and South America and leaves a smoky finish. Available in whole beans, grounds, and OneCUP™ Pods, the French Roast coffee is ready to brew with your favorite method.

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