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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese feature moist, tender crumb muffins swirled with luscious cream cheese filling. Warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves create a cozy flavor, making these muffins a perfect treat for fall breakfasts, snacks, or desserts.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin (canned or fresh)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (or vegan cream cheese for vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to ensure even distribution and proper rising.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended for moisture and richness.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Layer Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling: Spoon some batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl filling into batter creating a marbled effect.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion comes out clean. Let muffins cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth mixing and to prevent lumps.
  • Fold batter gently to avoid tough muffins caused by gluten development.
  • Use a toothpick to create gentle swirls of cream cheese without mixing it completely for a beautiful marbled look.
  • Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accurate baking and to prevent over or under-baking.
  • Cool muffins briefly in the pan before removing to maintain shape and avoid breakage.

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