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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese
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These Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese are moist and tender, bursting with warm fall spices and a luscious cream cheese filling or topping. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, they offer a comforting blend of pumpkin flavor and cozy spices, elevated by a creamy surprise that makes every bite special.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling/Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Start by mixing the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside for the filling or topping.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to create the flavorful base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined, adding moisture and richness.
  4. Bring Batter Together: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to ensure airy, soft muffins without overmixing.
  5. Assemble the Muffins: Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter to create a creamy surprise inside.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother batter and filling.
  • Mix until just combined to avoid dense muffins.
  • Use freshly ground pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for vibrant flavors.
  • Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary to prevent dryness.
  • Cool muffins completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.

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