Description
Pumpkin Chai Latte Cupcakes are the ultimate fall treat, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with warm chai spices. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are topped with a luscious chai-infused cream cheese frosting that makes every bite a cozy delight. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, or simply enjoying on a crisp autumn day, these cupcakes will wrap you in the comforting essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves)
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, chai spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract last.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg