Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Each cupcake is a delightful fusion of warm spices, rich chocolate, and velvety cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare, these moist cupcakes are sure to steal the show at your next gathering. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia as you savor every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup cream cheese (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp milk (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
Gently fold in chocolate chips.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until creamy and smooth.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruit for added texture. Adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your preference.