Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Moist and fluffy, they combine the warm essence of pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla with the rich sweetness of chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy gathering or festive celebration—these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Topped with creamy chocolate buttercream and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips, they not only taste amazing but look stunning too. Enjoy them as a sweet snack or dessert, and watch them disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, 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 until evenly distributed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg