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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, perfect for celebrating the fall season. These moist and fluffy cupcakes feature a harmonious blend of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and sweet chocolate chips, creating a treat that everyone will adore. Topped with rich chocolate frosting, they make an excellent choice for gatherings, cozy nights at home, or festive occasions like Thanksgiving. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.

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 pie filling)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 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 line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with your favorite chocolate buttercream.

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