Description
Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate and cozy pumpkin spice with these Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes. Soft, moist, and topped with delightful frosting, they’re an irresistible treat for any autumn gathering or a sweet indulgence just for you. With simple ingredients and easy steps, impress your friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- Frosting of choice (cream cheese or buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg