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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Perfectly moist and topped with creamy chocolate buttercream, these cupcakes are a celebration of seasonal tastes. The combination of pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg creates a comforting dessert that is both unique and irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cupcakes promise to impress with their delightful texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/3 cup milk (buttermilk or regular)
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 34 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 68 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with parchment liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Carefully fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar and cocoa powder until creamy; add whipping cream to desired consistency.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and decorate with mini chocolate chips.

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