Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes! These moist and fluffy treats combine the warm spices of pumpkin with rich chocolate, making them perfect for any occasion from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Bake these cupcakes to enjoy a taste of autumn all year round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg