Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are all the flavor of your favorite seasonal beverage turned into an irresistible treat!
This time of year, many people turn to the famous “pumpkin spice latte” drink that you can find in local coffee shops just after the beginning of September. Well, a few years ago, I decided to take that iconic autumn beverage and turn it into a cupcake – and here it is!
To Make this Recipe You will Need:
To begin, line 2 standard muffin pans (24 muffins) with papers and set aside. Preheat oven your to 350°(F).
In a bowl combine flour, espresso powder, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir that together and set it aside for now.
In your mixing bowl combine pumpkin, sugars, applesauce, and the extra virgin olive oil. Mix those together until smooth.
Mix in eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and smooth.
Scoop batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the largest cupcake comes out clean.
Carefully remove the hot cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before topping.
For the frosting – Beat mascarpone cheese in your mixing bowl until fluffy.
Add in powdered sugar and cinnamon – and mix until smooth. Add in the vanilla and coffee liqueur, mix until combined.
Top each cupcake with a dollops of frosting in the middle.
Enjoy!
Enjoy these beauties with a cup of coffee!
I love, love, LOVE this time of year. I love all things autumn – the weather changing, the colors in nature, and the delicious recipes that come out to play.
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