Description
Enjoy these Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. They combine pumpkin spice with a cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner about halfway with pumpkin batter.
- Spoon a dollop of cream cheese filling on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg