Description
These moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins are the perfect treat for a crisp fall day. Packed with warm spices and a delightful pumpkin flavor, they’re a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert option.
Ingredients
– 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and sugar until well combined.
3. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
4. 4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
5. 5. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. 6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. 7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter muffin, you can add a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar on top. You can also experiment with different spice blends, such as pumpkin pie spice, to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American