Chocolate can make anyone’s mood in just a few seconds and when we add it to a cupcake, it becomes a tasty treat. For chocolate lovers, this combo is something that everyone desires. Cupcakes are delicious, but with chocolate chips on top of it, it becomes tastier.
On the other hand, when we talk about pumpkins, the first thing which comes into mind is nutrition. Yes, it’s true that pumpkins are nutritious but they can be delicious as well. Put them into a cupcake and mix them with chocolate. So, I am here to tell you another cupcake recipe for you and your family.
It is the recipe for making chocolate chip pumpkin cupcakes at home. This delicious and nutritious cupcake is easy to make. Even the person who does not know how to cook or bake can try this recipe at home. These cupcakes can be served after lunch, dinner or can also be given as a snack.
We also need some kitchen equipment. But do not worry, you will not have to go get any new utensils or any other kitchen tools and equipment especially to prepare this delicious cupcake. It can be cooked with ease by using the normal equipment that are available in the kitchen within no time.
Types of Equipment used for making chocolate chips pumpkin cupcakes:
- Some bowls( bowls of all sizes)
- A set of kitchen knives
- A spatula for mixing
- Basic kitchen cutlery
- Cooking spray
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Toothpick
- Stand mixer
This equipment is enough to prepare the delicious chocolate chip pumpkin cupcake at your home. In about an hour, the cupcakes will be ready to be served.
Ingredients required for making chocolate chips pumpkin cupcakes:
- 15 ounces of white cake mix, basically 1 box
- 1 and a half cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup of water
- ⅓ cup of unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 small spoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- Frostings and sprinkles
Instructions to be followed for making chocolate chips pumpkin cupcakes at home:
- Start preheating the oven at 350 degrees F. Spray on two cupcake pans with the cooking spray and then fill with the cupcake liners, then keep the pans aside.
- Take a small bowl and add the chocolate chips and 1 small spoon of cake mix. Now, toss the bowl until the chips are properly coated, and then set the bowl aside.
- Now, using a stand mixer, mix the remaining cake mix, water, butter, eggs, and pumpkin spice, and mix on medium speed for 2-3 mins until everything is combined properly.
- After mixing, add the pumpkin puree and mix it again for a minute. Now, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Then, remove the bowl from the mixture and add chocolate chips to the bowl and use a spatula to gently fold them into the batter.
- Now, pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling each cavity about 3/4th full.
- Bake the cupcake for 18 to 21 mins or until a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean.
- Let them rest for 5 mins in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack for cooling. Sprinkle it and they are ready to be served.