Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of pumpkin and chocolate with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cinnamon Buttercream frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a seasonal treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For the cinnamon buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, fold in the chocolate chips, then divide the batter among cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make the buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, beat until combined, then add cream for desired consistency.
- Frost the cupcakes: Pipe or spread the cinnamon buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored airtight.
- Vary the chips or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg