Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are the ultimate autumn treat, combining moist pumpkin spice batter with a luscious cream cheese swirl. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a delightful snack, these muffins are not only easy to make but also visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Enjoy them warm from the oven or save some for later—these muffins will surely become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. - For a healthier version, substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.