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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour blend is used)

Description

Moist and tender Pumpkin Spice Muffins with a cozy blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves wrapped around a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for autumn mornings, snacks, or desserts, these muffins combine seasonal flavors with a creamy surprise inside. Easy to make and delightful to share, they bring warmth and comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, then refrigerate while preparing the batter.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to distribute spices and leaveners evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until silky and well incorporated.
  4. Create the Muffin Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon a layer of batter into each lined muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese for a marbled effect.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter and even texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off for accurate quantity.
  • Swirl cream cheese filling gently to maintain pockets of creamy flavor.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure precise baking temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pumpkin spice muffins, cream cheese muffins, autumn recipes, fall baking, pumpkin dessert

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