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PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM

Sana Umer
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavors. Topped with a rich cinnamon buttercream frosting, they’re the perfect fall-inspired treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Cinnamon Buttercream:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions
 

Step No.1: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

Step No.2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Step No.3: Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and milk until smooth.

Step No.4: Combine and Add Chocolate Chips

  • Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.

Step No.5: Bake Cupcakes

  • Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step No.6: Cool Cupcakes

  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Step No.7: Make Cinnamon Buttercream

  • Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, mixing well. Slowly add heavy cream until fluffy. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for a richer flavor, but canned works perfectly!
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the batter.
  • Storage: Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • No Chocolate Chips? Swap for chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Maple Buttercream: Replace cinnamon with 1 teaspoon maple syrup for a fall twist
Keyword chocolate chip cupcakes, cinnamon buttercream, fall desserts, Pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin spice cupcakes