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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
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Treat yourself to the delightful taste of fall with these Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting. Each cupcake is a warm embrace, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and aromatic chai spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up after a long day, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family alike. With a beautifully spiced batter and luscious frosting, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix together cinnamon, ginger, and other spices for the chai blend.
  3. In a mixer, combine melted coconut oil, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and half of the chai spice blend until well combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes until set.
  6. For frosting, heat butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar until dissolved; cool before mixing in remaining ingredients.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with reserved chai sugar mix.

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