Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature a moist, fluffy texture enriched by the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented perfectly by mini chocolate chips. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, each bite is a sweet celebration of autumn. Whether for festive gatherings, birthday parties, or just an afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone. Simple to make and customizable, you can enjoy them as is or jazz them up with your favorite nuts or additional chocolate varieties.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 cup 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 (for frosting)
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, and other dry ingredients.
In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder while mixing in whipping cream to reach desired consistency.
Once cooled, frost cupcakes and decorate with additional mini chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or using different types of chocolate chips. To enhance moisture without adding calories from oil, substitute half the oil with unsweetened applesauce.