Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe
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Perfectly baked pumpkin spice latte cupcakes are topped with the most irresistible pumpkin espresso buttercream frosting!
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix (1 box)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso divided
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-count cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Mix the cake mix, espresso powder, pie spice, ½ cup of coffee, oil, pumpkin, and eggs together in a large bowl.
- Divide the batter between the tins, filling each one ¾ of the way full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are warm, remove them to a wire rack and poke the top a few times with a fork. Drizzle over the remaining ¼ cup coffee (I added about 1 teaspoon to the top of each cupcake).
- Set the cupcakes aside to cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla, espresso powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix to combine.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a little at a time.
- Once all of the sugar has been incorporated, turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, about 2-4 minutes.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip (I used a Wilton 2A).
- Pipe the frosting on the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Storage: Store pumpkin spice cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
1099IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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