Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe – The Best Fall Dessert Delight
Delight in the flavors of fall with these Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, a delicious twist on two seasonal favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips or nuts.
- These cupcakes pair wonderfully with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Recipe, Chocolate Recipe