Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, a delectable fusion of rich chocolate and spiced pumpkin. These moist cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy night in. Topped with luscious frosting, they promise to delight your taste buds and evoke the comforting essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg