Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Moist and fluffy, these delightful treats blend rich pumpkin and chocolate, creating a unique dessert perfect for any occasion. Topped with luscious chocolate frosting and adorned with mini chocolate chips, they are sure to impress family and friends at gatherings, holidays, or simply during a cozy night in. The simplicity of this recipe makes it ideal for bakers of all levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these scrumptious cupcakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch ground cloves
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup milk (buttermilk or regular)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
- 6–8 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until fully blended. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into prepared muffin tins until about two-thirds full. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with chocolate frosting and decorating with additional mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg