Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the whole milk, sour cream, and canned pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, dry the pumpkin puree on paper towels, then beat the softened butter until fluffy.
- Add the cream cheese, dried pumpkin, and spices, then mix well before gradually adding powdered sugar.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake generously.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Use high-quality black cocoa powder for richer flavor.