Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Fall seems to be all about the Pumpkin Spice Latte. While I love a piping hot coffee as much as anyone, what if you could combine all those flavors into a baked good?
Well I just did! These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes contain real pumpkin and a punch of real coffee. You may want to eat these pumpkin spice cupcakes for breakfast, and that's fine with me. No judgement zone here!
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Moist pumpkin spice cupcakes topped with whipped cream and a decadent drizzle.
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Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 289kcal
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 2 ⅔ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Good Quality Espresso Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Plus additional for garnish
- ⅛ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ⅛ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Can (15 Ounces) Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 Eggs
- ½ Cup Coffee Brewed
For The Icing
- 2¼ Cups Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
Garnish
- Caramel Sauce If desired
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, espresso powder, baking soda/powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, sugars, and oil. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients, a little at a time. Mix until just incorporated.
- Fill cupcake lines ¾ of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Brush cupcakes 2-3 times with the brewed coffee. Cool completely.
- For the frosting: Whisk cold cream using a chilled bowl/whisk. Gradually add in powdered sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe onto cupcakes. Garnish with cinnamon and caramel sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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