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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • For theCinnamon Buttercream:

Instructions

  1. Preheat your ovento 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. This step ensures that your cupcakes bake evenly and have a light, airy texture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. This dry mixture provides the foundation of flavor and structure for your cupcakes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. This wet mixture is what makes these cupcakes incredibly moist and flavorful.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredientsto the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense cupcakes.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips. The chocolate chips add a delightful surprise in every bite, complementing the warm spices of the pumpkin.
  6. Divide the batter evenlyamong the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. This allows the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the cinnamon buttercream. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy. This frosting adds the perfect sweet and spicy finish to your cupcakes.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakeswith the cinnamon buttercream and garnish with mini chocolate chips.

Notes

Measure accurately: Baking is a science, so be sure to measure your ingredients carefully to ensure the right balance of flavors and textures.nDon’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can cause the gluten in the flour to develop too much, leading to tough cupcakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.nUse room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend more easily and creates a smoother batter.

  • Author: Chef Stella