Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings, these moist cupcakes combine rich chocolate with warm pumpkin spice, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that elevates every bite. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or just treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike. Their easy-to-follow recipe makes them a fantastic choice for bakers of all levels. Experience the essence of autumn in every delicious morsel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup dried canned pumpkin puree, 1 cup unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with a mixture of softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and dried pumpkin puree.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg