Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and spiced pumpkin flavors. Each cupcake is incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree, creating a delightful treat that’s ideal for Halloween parties or cozy family gatherings. Topped with a luscious pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes not only taste heavenly but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to make with straightforward steps, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels. Impress your guests and enjoy the essence of fall in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (62 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's canned pumpkin)
- 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (30 g) black cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree dried to 1/4 cup (45 g) (see recipe for explanation) (Libby's canned pumpkin)
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3 cups (390 g) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate whole milk and sour cream until smooth, then fold in pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese; mix in dried pumpkin puree and spice, then add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg