Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect autumn treat, merging rich chocolate flavor with the warm essence of pumpkin. These moist, fluffy muffins are infused with aromatic spices and are ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugars until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg