Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Moist and fluffy, each bite offers a perfect blend of rich pumpkin, warm spices, and sweet chocolate. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home, this easy-to-follow recipe will make any occasion special. Whether you’re celebrating the season or just treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with prepared chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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