Desserts Inspired by Pumpkin Spice Latte by Elizabeth Dubos

​Desserts Inspired by Pumpkin Spice Latte 
By Elizabeth Dubos
 
1. Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Cake
Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Cook Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
                        3 cups all-purpose flour
                        2 cups brown sugar
                        1 cup granulated sugar
                        1/2 cup vegetable oil
            2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin pie puree
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup brewed espresso
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 x 9 in baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the top
2. In large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
3. Set aside 2 cups of this mixture
4. In a separate large bowl combine milk, pumpkin puree, brewed espresso, eggs, baking soda, and baking powder.
5. Combine both mixtures using an electric mixer to ensure it’s well-combined
6. Place mixture into prepared pan and put remaining cinnamon mixture on top
7. Bake for 55 – 60 minutes

 
 
2. Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Prep Time: 2 Minutes, Cook Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
                        3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
                        1 cup whole milk
                        1 cup pumpkin pie puree
                        1/2 cup brown sugar
            1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup ice
Instructions:

1. Place all the ingredients into a blender to combine until smooth.
2. Optional: Top each milkshake with whipped cream and cinnamon

 
3. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
                        1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
                        1 cup granulated sugar
                        1/4 cup brown sugar
                        1 cup pumpkin pie puree
                        2 cups all-purpose flour
                        1/2 cup baking powder
                        1 teaspoon salt
            2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
2 large eggs
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line two cookie baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly butter the top (so cookies will not stick)
2. In a large bowl use an electric mixer to combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter
3. Add eggs one at a time. Then add pumpkin puree
4. In a separate medium bowl combine baking powder, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
5. Combine both mixtures until smooth
6. Using an ice cream scooper place cookie dough on baking sheets and cook for 12 – 15 minutes
7. Optional: After the cookies are done cooking and allowed to cool, sprinkle cinnamon and powdered sugar on top

                                    
4. Pumpkin Spice Latte Mousse
Ingredients:
                        1 can (14 oz) pumpkin pie puree
                        1 tablespoon instant espresso
            2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:

1. In a large bowl combine pumpkin puree, instant espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract until well-combined
2. Add heavy cream and set the electric mixer to high, so the mixture becomes smooth and thick
3. Cover with a refrigerator-safe container and chill for two hours
4. Optional: Serve with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream

 
Edited by London Koffler