Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are a delicious autumn treat blending rich chocolate and sweet pumpkin, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix together sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in another bowl. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and butter together for the frosting. Gradually add powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
For a sugar-free version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Avoid honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg