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Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins That Wow!

Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins blend rich pumpkin spice with a creamy center, perfect for fall mornings or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder provides lift
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice fresh spices enhance taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar for moisture
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar adds deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs use at room temperature
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil melted butter may be swapped
  • 1/2 cup milk ensure room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened for a smooth filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar provides sweetness
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon the pumpkin batter into each muffin cup, filling them two-thirds full, then add the cream cheese filling on top.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 15 to 18 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.

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