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Brown Butter Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcakes

Brown Butter Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcakes for Fall Bliss

Delicious Brown Butter Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcakes infused with fall flavors, featuring a silky salted caramel center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Browned for nutty flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Combined with acidity
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin, not pie filling
For the Frosting
  • 2 tablespoons Brewed Espresso Intensifies coffee flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can use extract
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best results
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
For the Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Melting for caramel
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Add to melted sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances caramel flavor

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cupcake Pan
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Brown Butter - Melt salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - Whisk all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients - Whisk together cooled brown butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin puree, espresso, and vanilla.
  4. Step 4: Combine Mixes - Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Bake - Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Prepare Salted Caramel - Melt sugar in a saucepan until amber, add heavy cream and salt.
  7. Step 7: Fill Cupcakes - Fill cooled cupcakes with prepared salted caramel.
  8. Step 8: Make Frosting - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together, add espresso to taste.
  9. Step 9: Frost Cupcakes - Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and drizzle with salted caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cupcakes cool completely before filling with caramel to prevent melting.

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