Chocolate Pumpkin Buttercream Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Chocolate Pumpkin Buttercream Cupcakes. Moist and fudgy, these cupcakes are perfectly balanced with a spiced pumpkin buttercream frosting that adds a creamy touch to the rich chocolate base. Ideal for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn gathering, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert. Elevate your cupcake game by adding mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of flair. Enjoy these delicious treats as a centerpiece for your festive celebrations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, add powdered sugar gradually until smooth. Mix in pumpkin purée and spices.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg