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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins to Warm Your Day

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are incredibly soft and filled with cream cheese, making them a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar light brown sugar works well too
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice consider making your own blend
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée homemade pumpkin puree is an alternative
  • ½ cup vegetable oil keeps muffins moist; melted butter can be used
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract elevates flavor
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat provides best texture
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon to taste for topping adds flavor on top

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing, then let the batter rest.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the muffin pan.
  5. Mix the cream cheese filling ingredients until smooth and transfer to a piping bag.
  6. Fill the muffin cups halfway with batter, pipe in the filling, and top with more batter.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 7 minutes, then reduce the temperature and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the muffins to cool completely to deepen flavors. For variations, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips.

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