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    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    Published: Aug 25, 2022 by Lisa O'Driscoll · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These incredible pumpkin spice latte cupcakes capture the flavor of everyone’s favorite fall beverage in a moist and delicious cupcake. Just a little fancier and more fun than your average pumpkin cupcakes, this tasty fall dessert is always a hit!
    These delicious pumpkin spice latte cupcakes capture all the flavors of fall in a moist and delicious cupcake.
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    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    These incredible pumpkin spice latte cupcakes capture the flavor of everyone’s favorite fall beverage in a moist and delicious cupcake. Just a little fancier and more fun than your average pumpkin cupcakes, these treats will be a big hit at all your fall parties.

    Cupcake on countertop
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    • ✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:
    • 🥫 Ingredients needed:
    • 📷 How To Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
    • Tips & Tricks
    • 📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
    • ❄️ Storage Tips
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    If you’re one of those people who waits impatiently for the return of Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes every fall, you’re going to absolutely love this classic drink in cupcake form! These pumpkin spice latte cupcakes are moist and sweet, flavored with real pumpkin puree and warm spices and topped with a creamy latte-flavored frosting.

    Boxed cake mix serves as the base for this recipe, making the cupcake batter preparation quick and easy. Instant coffee is the secret ingredient in the delicious frosting, giving it just the perfect amount of rich coffee flavor.

    Try this simple and tasty cupcake recipe for your next fall gathering - it has everything you love about a pumpkin spice latte except the price tag!

    Pumpkin Spice Latte cupcake on counter

    ✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:

    • It’s Perfect for Fall - The delicious coffee and pumpkin flavor will remind you of the popular fall beverage. You’ll want to serve these for all your fall events, from the first chilly days of September all the way through Thanksgiving.
    • It’s Unique - Pumpkin cupcakes and pumpkin spice baked goods are everywhere this time of year, but the coffee flavoring adds a unique and delicious flavor that wins out over plain pumpkin treats.
    • It’s Easy - Boxed cake mix makes the preparation of the cake quick and easy, and the frosting comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. This is an impressive treat that’s much simpler than it looks and tastes!
    These delicious pumpkin spice latte cupcakes capture all the flavors of fall in a moist and delicious cupcake.
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    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    🥫 Ingredients needed:

    Ingredients for pumpkin spice cupcakes

    For the cake:

    • White cake mix - creates the base for your cake batter
    • Pumpkin puree - adds the real pumpkin flavor
    • Oil - gives moisture to the cake
    • Eggs - helps the cake to rise and adds moisture
    • Cinnamon - Adds the warm fall spice flavor
    • Clove - Adds even more delicious spice
    • Nutmeg - The final ingredient in your pumpkin pie spice mix
    Ingredients for buttercream frosting

    For the frosting:

    • Butter (room temperature) - gives the frosting its texture and creaminess
    • Milk (room temperature) - helps thin the frosting so it spreads easily
    • Instant coffee - adds the delicious coffee flavor to the frosting
    • Powdered sugar - sweetens the frosting
    • Caramel sauce (optional) - a perfect topper to pair with the coffee flavor for extra sweetness

    📷 How To Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12-serving cupcake pans with cupcake liners and set aside.

    Step 2: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and spices on medium speed until well combined.

    Ingredients for pumpkin spice cupcakes in bowl

    Step 3: Spoon the pumpkin mixture into the cupcake liners and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

    Cupcake batter spooned into muffin tins

    Step 4: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely.

    Pumpkin spice cupcakes in muffin tins

    Step 5: To prepare the buttercream, place the butter in a large bowl. Whisk until light and fluffy.

    Whipped butter in bowl

    Step 6: Add powdered sugar and milk and whisk slowly until well combined.

    Milk, powdered sugar and butter in bowl

    Step 7: Once the powdered sugar is combined, add the instant coffee. Whip for 3-5 minutes.

    Buttercream frosting in metal bowl

    Step 8: Add buttercream to a pastry bag and pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes.

    Pumpkin spice latte cupcakes frosted

    Step 9: (Optional) Add a caramel drizzle over the top of the cupcakes.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes drizzled with caramel

    Tips & Tricks

    • You can substitute 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
    • If you’re looking for a milder coffee flavor, you can reduce the instant coffee to 1 tsp. If you're a serious coffee lover and want a bolder flavor, you can also use instant espresso powder.
    • Be sure to use room temperature milk and butter for this recipe. This will help ensure that your frosting has a nice creamy texture.
    • You can add a little bit of grated nutmeg to the top of the frosting instead of (or in addition to) the caramel sauce.
    • To give your cupcakes more of a latte look, buy some whipped cream in a spray can and put a layer of whipped cream over the frosting, then drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
    Cupcakes on wire rack

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    How Do I Store Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes?

    Store them in an airtight container and they should keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also Freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Can I Use a Different Flavor of Frosting?

    Sure - there are lots of options that would be delicious with the pumpkin cake. Cream cheese buttercream frosting would be an obvious choice, but plain vanilla, almond, or caramel would also be delicious.

    Cupcakes with a bite taken out of it

    ❄️ Storage Tips

    To store, start by placing cupcakes in an airtight container. They can be kept on the counter at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    You can freeze your cupcakes, frosted or unfrosted, for up to three months. If frosted, you'll want to place on a cookie sheet first, then freeze until the frosting hardens. Place in an airtight container and freeze until ready to eat, then thaw in the refrigerator.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

    These delicious pumpkin spice latte cupcakes capture all the flavors of fall in a moist and delicious cupcake.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 261 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 muffin tins
    • cupcake liners
    • 2 mixing bowls
    • 1 stand or hand mixer
    • 1 piping bag and tip

    Ingredients
      

    For the cake

    • 1 box white cake mix
    • 1 can pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon cloves
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

    For the frosting

    • 1 cup butter room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 2 teaspoon instant coffee
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • caramel sauce for topping optional

    Instructions
     

    For the cake

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12-serving cupcake pans with cupcake liners and set aside.
    • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and spices on medium speed until well combined.
      1 box white cake mix, 1 can pumpkin puree, ½ cup oil, 2 eggs, 3 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon cloves, ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • Spoon the cupcake batter into the cupcake liners and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
    • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the frosting

    • To prepare the buttercream, place the butter in a large bowl and whisk until light and fluffy.
      1 cup butter
    • Add powdered sugar and milk and whisk slowly until well combined.
      3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoon milk
    • Once the powdered sugar is combined, add the instant coffee and whip for 3-5 minutes.
      2 teaspoon instant coffee
    • Add buttercream to a pastry bag and pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes.
    • (Optional) Add a caramel drizzle over the top of the cupcakes.
      caramel sauce for topping

    Notes

    • You can substitute 3 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
    • For a milder coffee flavor, you can reduce the amount of instant coffee to 1 teaspoon. You can also use instant espresso powder for a bolder flavor.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 3015IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin spice cupcakes, Pumpkin spice latte cupcakes
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