Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Bursting with the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and rich chocolate, these moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips for an irresistible finish. Perfect for cozy gatherings, birthdays, or just a sweet indulgence, these cupcakes are bound to impress everyone at your table. Easy enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow guests, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
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 one 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 without overmixing. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg