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Upside-Down Pumpkin Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

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This recipe for upside-down pumpkin filled chocolate cupcakes is for you just in time for Halloween.  These dark chocolate cupcakes with their orange colored pumpkin filling will look perfect for any Halloween event.  The just look so festive.  They come together quickly by beginning with a cake mix.

They are filled with a delicious creamy center that has a light pumpkin taste.  Then little morsels also get a nice topping of chocolate ganache.  Aren’t you lovin it?  I LOVE ganache!  This recipe for upside-down pumpkin filled chocolate cupcakes is one I adapted from a Paula Deen recipe from the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Cooking with Paula Deen.  Pumpkin and chocolate go so well together.

Here is what you need to make the

Upside-Down Pumpkin Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

  • DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX (I USED DUCAN HINES DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE, BUT I THINK A DEVILS FOOD VERSION WOULD ALSO WORK)
  • LIGHT CREAM CHEESE
  • CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE
  • POWDERED SUGAR
  • SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS
  • HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
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Upside-Down Pumpkin Filled Chocolate Cupcakes


  • Author: Laura

Ingredients

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  • 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (I used Ducan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge, but I think a devils food version would also work)
  • 6 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. (Do not use paper liners. I used my Demarle pan)
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans, and place, rounded side down, on wire racks to cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add pumpkin and confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth.
  4. Cut each cupcake in half horizontally. Spread about 2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture evenly over cut side of rounded cupcake halves. Top with cut side of flat cupcake halves.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and cream. Microwave on High, in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and cooled. Spoon desired amount of chocolate over flat side of each cupcake. Cover, and chill, or serve immediately.

Notes

Note: Cupcakes can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
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18 comments

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Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden September 14, 2012 - 3:02 am

Perfect autumn or Helloween treats! I would really like to showcase this recipe on my cupcake recipes and ideas blog if you agree.

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Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden September 14, 2012 - 3:02 am

Perfect autumn or Helloween treats! I would really like to showcase this recipe on my cupcake recipes and ideas blog if you agree.

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Julia August 31, 2011 - 2:23 pm

Cuuuuuute idea! I think I might have to make some of these this year for halloween!

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Julia August 31, 2011 - 2:23 pm

Cuuuuuute idea! I think I might have to make some of these this year for halloween!

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Imwaytoobusy November 2, 2010 - 7:20 pm

Oh, wow! These are too cute. They would be perfect for a holiday party!

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Imwaytoobusy November 2, 2010 - 7:20 pm

Oh, wow! These are too cute. They would be perfect for a holiday party!

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ann steinbach October 29, 2010 - 8:27 pm

These look so great. can’t wait to try them.

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ann steinbach October 29, 2010 - 8:27 pm

These look so great. can’t wait to try them.

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fittingbackin October 29, 2010 - 12:49 pm

So pretty – looks great!

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fittingbackin October 29, 2010 - 12:49 pm

So pretty – looks great!

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Donnie October 29, 2010 - 10:41 am

That’s so perfect for Halloween. Looks easy too.

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Donnie October 29, 2010 - 10:41 am

That’s so perfect for Halloween. Looks easy too.

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Miranda Merten October 29, 2010 - 7:50 am

What a great presentation dessert, and so easy!

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Miranda Merten October 29, 2010 - 7:50 am

What a great presentation dessert, and so easy!

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