Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
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These chocolate pumpkin cupcakes are flavored with a hint of pumpkin and spice topped with chocolate buttercream. Perfect for Fall!
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Ingredients
For the Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
- 13.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
- 2 large eggs
For the Chocolate Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 ounces chocolate melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold just until combined, taking care not to overmix. Overmixing will lead to dense, rubbery cupcakes.
- Divide the batter between the muffin tin wells, filling each one ¾ of the way full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before icing.
For the Chocolate Buttercream
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Once all of the powdered sugar has been incorporated, add the melted chocolate and vanilla and mix just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip (I like a Wilton 1M). Pipe the cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store chocolate pumpkin cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
1077IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1077IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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