Best Pumpkin Muffins: Indulgent Pumpkin Swirl Muffins Recipe
These indulgent pumpkin swirl muffins are the perfect blend of spices and pumpkin flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, and top with more pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Swirl Muffins