Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes (Printable Recipe)

Moist chocolate pumpkin cupcakes with spiced cream cheese frosting, a cozy fall treat full of warm flavors.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

01 - 56 g unsalted butter, softened
02 - 150 g granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg, room temperature
04 - 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 60 ml whole milk, room temperature
07 - 62 g sour cream, room temperature
08 - 122 g canned pumpkin puree
09 - 125 g all purpose flour, sifted
10 - 30 g black cocoa powder, sifted
11 - 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

15 - 45 g canned pumpkin puree, dried from 122 g
16 - 224 g unsalted butter, softened
17 - 113 g cream cheese, cold
18 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
19 - 390 g powdered sugar, sifted

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Beat softened butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
02 - Incorporate the whole egg, yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until pale and smooth, about one minute.
03 - Mix in milk, sour cream, and pumpkin puree until fully combined.
04 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Add dry ingredients into wet mixture, folding gently until smooth and consistent.
06 - Line cupcake tin with liners. Divide batter evenly, bake at 350°F until set. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
07 - Spread pumpkin puree on a plate and pat dry with paper towels until reduced by half. Beat softened butter until pale and fluffy. Add cold cream cheese, dried pumpkin, and spice. Mix in powdered sugar gradually until frosting is light and fluffy.
08 - Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a decorative tip. Once cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe frosting generously on top.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure pumpkin puree is thoroughly dried for frosting to prevent splitting.
02 - Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating for best texture.

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