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Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins Easy Homemade Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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These moist pumpkin muffins feature a velvety cream cheese swirl and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, delivering a perfect balance of creamy and spiced flavors ideal for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter into each muffin liner. Add about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with another 1-2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter, smoothing the top gently.
  7. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle evenly over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Keep cream cheese softened but not melted to maintain swirl shape. Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil after 15 minutes. Chilling the cream cheese mixture briefly before layering helps prevent sinking. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crunch.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cream cheese swirl, cinnamon sugar topping, fall recipe, moist muffins, easy pumpkin recipe

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