Description
Delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate flavors with the warm essence of pumpkin, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (190 g)
- Cocoa powder: ½ cup (50 g)
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 g)
- Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon (1 g)
- Chocolate chips: ½ cup (90 g)
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon (1 g)
For the chocolate ganache:
- Heavy cream: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Semi-sweet chocolate: 4 oz (115 g), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until simmering, then adding the chopped chocolate and stirring until smooth.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, drizzle the ganache over the tops and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes; mix just until combined.
- Always preheat your oven for even baking.
- Use accurate measurements for best results.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Check expiration dates on baking ingredients for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Recipes, Cupcake Recipes