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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, where rich chocolate meets warm pumpkin spice in a moist, tender treat perfect for fall. These cupcakes are beautifully topped with a creamy pumpkin spice frosting that elevates their flavor to new heights. Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying at home, these delectable cupcakes are sure to please anyone who takes a bite. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, they’re a comforting addition to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (62 g) sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (30 g) black cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (45 g) dried canned pumpkin puree for frosting
  • 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold for frosting
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for frosting
  • 3 cups (390 g) powdered sugar, sifted for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree; mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry blend into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat softened butter and cold cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and dried pumpkin puree while mixing before incorporating pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake.

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