Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: The Best Fall Delight to Bake
Delight in the flavors of fall with these moist and delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any autumn occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with batter and add a dollop of cream cheese on top; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more spiced flavor, consider adding 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- These muffins can be topped with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Recipes