Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin cupcakes are a popular treat during the autumn season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. The combination of pumpkin, chocolate ganache, and spiced cream cheese frosting creates a delicious and festive dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let the ganache cool slightly.
9. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cupcakes have cooled, spread a layer of ganache on top of each cupcake. Then, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the ganache.
11. Let the cupcakes rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.