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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes that combine rich chocolate with warm pumpkin spices, perfect for autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix together sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in another bowl. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter together for the frosting, then gradually add powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

For a healthier option, use sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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