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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes: Indulgent Fall Treats

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

Indulge in the creamy, spiced flavors of fall with these delicious Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brewed chai tea, cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Stir in pumpkin puree, cooled chai tea, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cardamom to the batter.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Vanilla Chai, Pumpkin, Latte, Cupcakes, Fall Treats