Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes! These moist and fluffy treats perfectly blend warm pumpkin spices with sweet chocolate chips, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting, they bring the comforting essence of fall right to your table. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations, birthday parties, or just because!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups 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 packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6–8 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the 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 with the wet ingredients until just mixed; fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh pumpkin puree for enhanced flavor. Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch or adjust the sweetness to your preference.