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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

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Delightful Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes topped with creamy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chai spice mix (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp cloves)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brewed chai tea (cooled)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth in a large bowl.
  4. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Add the cooled brewed chai tea, mixing well.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating the unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar and brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure that butter is at room temperature for a smooth frosting. Don’t overmix batter for light, fluffy cupcakes.

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