Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Easy, Indulgent Fall Treats
Delight in these easy and indulgent Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with more pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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