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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Heavenly Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes You’ll Adore

These Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes blend rich chocolate flavor with seasonal pumpkin, making them a perfect treat for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated white sugar
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • ¼ cup Whole milk at room temperature
  • ¼ cup Sour cream
  • ½ cup Canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour sifted
  • ¼ cup Black cocoa powder plus 2 tbsp
  • 2 ½ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz Cream cheese cold
  • 2 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar sifted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently mix in the milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 17-19 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting by measuring pumpkin puree and removing excess liquid, then beat the butter until pale and fluffy.
  11. Add cream cheese to the butter and mix until combined.
  12. Mix in the prepared pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
  14. Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best served fresh and can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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