Creating your Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes is seamless when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice blend.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. Combine with Pumpkin: Mix in the pumpkin puree followed by the cooled coffee and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the pumpkin batter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.

7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add brewed coffee and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.

11. Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes, adding a sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top if desired.