If you like coffee, these gluten-free pumpkin spice latte cupcakes are a great treat. These cupcakes have a moist pumpkin spice base and a rich coffee frosting. They taste great and give you a caffeine boost at the same time. Plus, they don't have gluten, so people with dietary restrictions can eat them.
Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup almond flour. 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree. 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled. 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. For the Coffee Frosting:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the canned pumpkin puree, brewed coffee, almond milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well incorporated. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the coffee frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is fluffy and well combined. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the coffee frosting. Serve and enjoy your delicious gluten-free pumpkin spice latte cupcakes with coffee frosting!