Description
Delicious homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins inspired by Starbucks, perfect for fall with warm spices and a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candied pumpkin seeds or pepitas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop about half of the pumpkin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more pumpkin batter.
- If desired, sprinkle candied pumpkin seeds on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg