Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe: The Best Fall Dessert to Savor
A delightful recipe for chocolate pumpkin cupcakes that perfectly captures the essence of fall.
- 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 all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be topped with cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
- Consider adding chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Recipes