Description
These cupcakes combine the comforting warmth of pumpkin with the delightful nostalgia of s’mores, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; stir until well incorporated, then press into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the cupcake batter evenly over the crust in each liner, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream over medium heat until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Spoon or drizzle chocolate ganache over the cooled cupcakes and allow to set slightly before serving.
Notes
These cupcakes can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and graham crackers. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin cupcakes, S'mores dessert, Chocolate ganache, Fall desserts, Autumn recipes
