Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the delightful fall flavors of these decadent Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes! Moist pumpkin spice cupcakes, loaded with mini chocolate chips, are topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall festivals, school events, or a cozy autumn treat. These cupcakes are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Add festive orange pumpkin candies for an extra touch of Halloween fun!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 179.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

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How to Make Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the pumpkin mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
  8. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and top with orange pumpkin candies (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

21g

Carbs

9g