Description
Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are the ultimate autumn treat, beautifully combining the warm flavors of chai spices and rich pumpkin into a delightful dessert. Topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, these cupcakes capture the essence of fall in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, they’re easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Brew two chai tea bags in half a cup of hot water for five minutes; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, cooled chai tea, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of softened butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg