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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Irresistible Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Perfect for Fall Enjoyment

Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are a delightful blend of moist chocolate cake and pumpkin spice, ideal for fall celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for egg-free option
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Libby's recommended
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1/4 cup Black Cocoa Powder or regular cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice customize with additional spices if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree must be dried
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese cold
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then add milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Dry the pumpkin puree thoroughly before using.
  2. Whip softened butter until fluffy, then mix in cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Incorporate the dried pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice into the frosting mixture.
  4. Gradually add powdered sugar until you achieve a light and fluffy consistency.
  5. If too soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before re-whipping.
  6. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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