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Say Hello to the Official Cupcake of Fall
Pumpkin and chocolate are the combo that you've been missing.
Sep 11, 2024
Pumpkin spice? Yes. Chocolate? Always. Pumpkin spice + chocolate? Give me a minute, please. I need to compose myself.
Pull out your favorite plaid blanket, pour a cup of steaming coffee, and snuggle up to the fireplace with these chocolate-filled pumpkin cupcakes. The cupcake recipe of my dreams, these warm spice-infused cakes — encasing a decadent chocolate truffle and topped with a cream cheese frosting — are sure to make you swoon.
The pumpkin puree makes these fluffy, tender, and moist, the pumpkin pecan butter gives these a richness with just a hint of spice, and the inclusion of brown sugar lends a deep, cozy flavor to this sweet-yet-not-too-sweet dessert. But let's be real: When you bite into one of these treats and get that ooey gooey chocolate center, you will be singing the praises of the chocolate truffle that lives inside these little bundles of joy.
The cream cheese frosting is pretty special, too. It's velvety, smooth, and fluffy, yet a bit tangy, with a kick of cinnamon to balance the sweetness. The best thing about this frosting is it doesn't compete with the pumpkin flavor but rather complements it with its subtle sweetness and light texture. Pile it high atop the cupcakes for a delightfully memorable bite. Happy fall!
AUTHOR
Janine Nyquist is a chef, recipe developer, and food stylist. She focuses on simple, thoughtful cooking and regularly shares her food and cooking adventures on her Instagram @janinenyquist. Raised Italian-American, food and family have always been at the forefront of Janine's life. In the kitchen, you can often find her dancing while sautéing, usually singing into a wooden spoon, and occasionally making a mess. Her philosophy is: expressing love through the transformation of simple ingredients and gathering together to make memories around the table. Janine lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband and two rainbow babies. When she is not in the kitchen she enjoys exercising, traveling, and sitting at cafes drinking oat milk lattes.
