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Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes with just two ingredients? Yep, you read that right! These healthy chocolate cupcakes are rich, moist, and ridiculously easy to make. It's the ultimate cake mix hack for a healthier, foolproof chocolate treat that tastes completely decadent!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 15-oz box chocolate cake mix 425 g
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, 425 g
  • ½ can water*
  • Optional: ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions

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  1. Stir: Stir together cake mix, pumpkin, and water.
  2. Pour: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Pour in batter about ¾ full. Optionally sprinkle chocolate on top.
  3. Bake: Bake according to the instructions on the box of cake mix. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Cherry-flavored: You can replace the water with juice from a jar of maraschino cherries. Then, top the cooked cupcakes with chopped maraschino cherries. 
  • Make it a cake! This will make enough for two 8-inch cakes (perfect for layering).
  • Store cupcakes covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28.7g (10%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 5.6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 190mg (5%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 14.7g (29%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28.7g 10%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 5.6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 14.7g 29%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.