Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, the perfect treat for any gathering or cozy night in. Soft and moist, these cupcakes feature a harmonious blend of pumpkin and warm spices, complemented by rich chocolate chips. Topped with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting and adorned with mini chocolate chips, they not only taste incredible but look enticing as well. Whether you’re celebrating the fall season or simply craving something sweet, these cupcakes will surely satisfy.
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together 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 mixed; fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with prepared chocolate buttercream and decorating with mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg