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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
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Indulge in irresistible Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes bursting with warm spices and creamy flavors, perfect for fall treats. These moist cupcakes combine the comforting essence of chai spices with festive pumpkin spice and a touch of vanilla, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting for a cozy, aromatic, and scrumptious seasonal dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep and Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to make removal easy and cleanup quicker.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chai spices, pumpkin spice blend, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and strong brewed coffee or espresso.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding carefully until fully combined but not overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Bake: Divide batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. Frost with Cream Cheese: Whip up a luscious cream cheese frosting using softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Pipe or spread generously on cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Make sure butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter — combine only until no flour streaks remain to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • Use fresh ground chai and pumpkin spices for the most vibrant flavor.
  • Cool cupcakes fully before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of frosting.
  • Use quality strong brewed coffee or espresso to intensify the latte flavor.

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Keywords: vanilla chai, pumpkin spice, latte, cupcakes, fall dessert, cream cheese frosting, seasonal baking

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