Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes deliver a delightful blend of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spice in every bite. With their moist, fluffy texture and luscious frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for autumn festivities or as an everyday treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll impress at any gathering or bring a touch of sweetness to your midweek routine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture; stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter. - Top with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar for an elegant finish.