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Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

Pumpkin Swirl Muffins That Will Brighten Your Autumn Mornings

Pumpkin Swirl Muffins are a delightful and easy way to enjoy fall flavors with a creamy swirl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon essential for fall flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg can substitute with more cinnamon if preferred
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves optional ingredient
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar provides moisture
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cups canned pumpkin puree or fresh pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for better flavor
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cream cheese mixture

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease it.
    Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
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  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
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  6. Fill muffin cups with batter, then dollop cream cheese mixture and swirl gently.
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  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soften the cream cheese beforehand for easier mixing and avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy muffins.

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