Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with our Christmas Pumpkin Espresso Cupcakes topped with a rich Salted Caramel Drizzle. These delightful treats combine the warm flavors of pumpkin and espresso, resulting in moist and flavorful cupcakes perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite is infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making these cupcakes a guaranteed hit among family and friends. Impress your guests effortlessly with this simple yet elegant recipe that captures the essence of holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup espresso powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, espresso powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before drizzling with salted caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg