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Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Indulge in these moist and spooky Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, packed with rich chocolate and pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for your fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting store-bought or homemade
  • to taste orange and black food coloring optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider roasting fresh pumpkin for an enhanced flavor. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate in warm climates. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months; thaw and frost before serving. Use vibrant food coloring and fun decorations to amp up the Halloween spirit!
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