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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes: 1 Irresistible Autumn Bliss

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
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Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes, inspired by your favorite seasonal drink. Perfect for a treat just for you.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and buttermilk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
  12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, mixing until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  13. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For an extra burst of latte flavor, you can add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the cupcake batter.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a small candy pumpkin for a festive touch.
  • Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the smoothest frosting.

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