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Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins for Any Occasion: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 55 minute

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for cream cheese filling)


Instructions

Making these Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins is a breeze! Follow these simple steps to achieve perfect results every time:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Combine Sugars: In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add the pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Fill Muffin Tins: Fill each muffin cup about halfway with pumpkin batter. Then, add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top and cover with more pumpkin batter until the cups are about ¾ full.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll have a delightful batch of Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins ready to enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 180 kcal per muffin
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 3g