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Ultimate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: 20-Minute Bake

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Enjoy moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins with a delightful cream cheese swirl. These muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon about two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Dollop about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter in each cup.
  8. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter, ensuring the cream cheese is mostly covered.
  9. Gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter with a toothpick or knife.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra richness, you can add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
  • Ensure your cream cheese is truly softened for a smooth swirl.
  • These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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