Description
Enjoy the cozy taste of fall with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring a moist pumpkin base and a rich cream cheese center. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they are sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the pumpkin batter.
- Using a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off, pipe a dollop of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin cup.
- Top each muffin cup with more pumpkin batter until they are about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes