Pumpkin Brownie Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream

By sandycon

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 1/2 cups dry brownie mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup buttermilk or regular milk
• 4 large eggs
• 15 ounce can pumpkin such as Libby’s
• 2 sticks/1 cup unsalted softened butter
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from picky-palate.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line 24 cupcake cups with liners.

Place cake mix, brownie mix, oil, sour cream, buttermilk, eggs and pumpking into stand mixer. Beat until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Scoop batter into lined cups 3/4 full. Bake for 22-27 minutes, until baked through. Remove and let cool completely.

While cupcakes are cooling, place butter into stand mixer and beat until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar until you’ve got a nice consistency. Stir in vanilla bean seeds and milk until smooth. Frost over cupcakes and top with mini chocolate chips.