Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins for Cozy Mornings
Enjoy these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins for a warm and cozy morning treat.
Equipment
- muffin pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- hand mixer
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners or by greasing.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter, add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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