Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes: The Indulgent Fall Treat You Need
These Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect fall dessert, blending rich chocolate flavors with the warm spices of pumpkin.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Consider frosting with cream cheese icing for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Recipes