Description

Indulge in the perfect autumn treat with these Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes. Combining rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spice, these moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting, making them an unforgettable dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or simply craving a sweet delight, these cupcakes will be a hit with everyone. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they capture the cozy essence of the season.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup (62 g) sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's canned pumpkin)
1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (30 g) black cocoa powder, sifted
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree dried to 1/4 cup (45 g) (Libby's canned pumpkin)
1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 cups (390 g) powdered sugar, sifted

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Incorporate whole milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree until combined.
In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting with the prepared pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 260
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg