Description
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are the perfect autumn treat, blending the warm, spiced flavors of pumpkin with delightful mini chocolate chips and a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting. These moist cupcakes are not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy family desserts. With each bite, you’ll experience a harmonious balance of sweetness and spice that captures the essence of fall. Top them with extra chocolate chips for an indulgent finish!
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and top with additional mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg