Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins combine the best fall flavours with chocolate. This easy pumpkin muffin recipe comes together in one bowl and requires no electric mixer. They are moist and super soft muffins. Every bite is full of warm spices, cocoa, pumpkin spice, and tons of gooey chocolate!
What a treat these moist Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are! They are so decadent and loaded with chocolate! I love a good fall bake, and these are just that.
These muffins are super easy to mix together. Everything gets mixed with a spatula and a whisk. There is no rest time required, and the muffins come out perfectly fluffy every time!
Whether it's for a cozy fall weekend bake, or a simple sweet treat with the kids, they are such a joy to make.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to make and bake these Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins. You will need a 12 muffin tin, muffin liners, 3 mixing bowls, a spatula, and a whisk.
Step 1: Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, add flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Step 2: Whisk wet ingredients. In a large bowl, add brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs, vanilla, orange zest (optional), and sour cream. Whisk together until well combined (1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Combine together. Gently combine the dry and wet ingredients together with a spatula just until a soft muffin batter forms - do not over-mix!
Step 4: Add in chocolate chips. Mix the chocolate chips in a few times, do not over-mix!
Step 5: Scoop. Evenly distribute the muffins and fill each muffin liner to the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and a bit of white sugar on top (optional).
Step 6: Bake. These muffins bake for 22-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry with no wet batter. Allow to cool and enjoy!
FAQ
How do I store these muffins?
These muffins are best served fresh within the first 2 days. They stay good on the counter in an airtight container for 4 days, and in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
How do I make pumpkin spice?
If you don't have pumpkin spice, add in 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cloves, 1/8 tsp allspice, and 1/8 tsp ginger.
Do I have to add in the orange zest?
No. Pumpkin and orange zest is a very underrated combination of flavours and I find that adding citrusy orange zest really brings out the pumpkin flavours. This recipe will work without it.
Can I make this in a loaf?
Yes. Bake in an 8x4 or 9x5 pan for 30-45 minutes (depending on pan size) at 375F.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 2 tsp orange zest optional
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2/3 cups oil
- 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃ and line a muffin tin with liners. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add in the flour, sifted cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Stir together and set aside.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- In another large bowl, add in the eggs, pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, orange zest (optional), and sour cream. Whisk together until well combined (about 1-2 minutes).3/4 cups dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 tsp orange zest, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla, 2/3 cups oil, 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup sour cream
- Add in the dry ingredients and with a spatula, gently fold to make a soft muffin batter. Do not over-mix!
- Add in the chocolate chips and stir in a few times. Do not over-mix!3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Scoop evenly between the muffin liners, filling them all the way to the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and white sugar on top (optional).
- Bake for 22-30 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool, and enjoy!
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