Name: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 extract; 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; 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree dried to 1/4 cup (45 g); 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)

Description

Delightful chocolate pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy pumpkin cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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 extract
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
1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree dried to 1/4 cup (45 g)
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)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add whole milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree. Stir until combined.
In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
If using, incorporate the dried pumpkin puree.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
Add pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and optionally decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American