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Halloween Pumpkin Muffins | Cinnamon & Chocolate | Autumn Baking
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Halloween Pumpkin Muffins | Cinnamon & Chocolate | Autumn Baking

Soft and spiced muffins with pumpkin, cinnamon and dark chocolate – well suited for Halloween and autumn gatherings.

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4.0 (2)
35 min total
12 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Dry ingredients

    • 8.8 oz wheat flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
    • ½ tsp salt

  • Wet ingredients

    • 2 stk eggs
    • 3.5 oz brown sugar
    • 3.5 oz butter (melted)
    • about 0.4 cup milk

  • Filling

    • 7.1 oz grated pumpkin (Hokkaido)
    • 3.5 oz dark chocolate (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat and prepare

    1. Turn the oven to 180°C and place muffin cases in a baking tray.
    2. Lightly grease the cases if they are not silicone.
    5 min
    180°C
    Oven
  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    1. Stir flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla sugar and salt together in a bowl.
    2. Make sure to distribute the baking powder evenly.
    3 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Make the batter

    1. Whisk eggs, brown sugar and melted butter together. Add milk and grated pumpkin.
    2. Then fold the dry ingredients into the batter until uniform.
    5 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Add chocolate

    1. Fold the chopped chocolate into the batter.
    2. Optionally save a little for sprinkling on top.
    1 min
    Bowl
  5. 5

    Baking

    1. Divide the batter into the cases (about 2/3 full) and bake in the centre of the oven.
    2. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
    20 min
    180°C
    Oven
  6. 6

    Cool and decorate

    1. Let the muffins cool on a rack.
    2. Optionally decorate with white icing and cobwebs of melted dark chocolate – well suited for the Halloween table.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

230kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

11g

Carbs

30g

Serving Size

80g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Restrictions

  • Contains Gluten
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve warm or cooled — perfect for the Halloween table.
  • • Decorate with icing, chocolate spider webs or sugar eyes for extra spookiness.

Drink Pairings

  • • Hot drink: Hot cocoa
  • • Glass: Cold milk

Side Pairings

  • • Vanilla skyr or lightly whipped cream

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh apples or pears

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 4°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze individually and thaw at room temperature.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Warm for 5–7 minutes at 160°C if you want to serve them warm. (160°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Grate the pumpkin finely so it distributes evenly in the batter.
  • • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better consistency.

Cooking

  • • Keep an eye towards the end – baking time can vary between ovens.
  • • Use the toothpick test: it should come out clean.

Serving

  • • Decorate with small icing or sugar eyes for a spooky effect.
  • • Serve on a dark dish with candles or pumpkins around.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add grated orange zest for freshness.
  • Replace dark chocolate with white chocolate and cranberries.

Cultural

  • Decorate with orange icing for a classic Halloween look
  • Use pumpkin seeds as a sprinkle for a Nordic touch

Health

  • Replace butter with oil for a lighter version.
  • Use half wheat flour, half wholemeal flour for more fibre.

Method

  • Oven-baked

Toppings

  • Icing
  • Chocolate spider web
  • Sugar eyes

Author

M

Michael

Frontend-udvikler og madentusiast med kærlighed til hyggelige, sæsonbaserede retter.

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Author

M

Michael

Frontend-udvikler og madentusiast med kærlighed til hyggelige, sæsonbaserede retter.