Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair well with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Treats, Indulgent Desserts