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Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Swirl Muffins That Warm the Heart

These Pumpkin Swirl Muffins combine warm spices and creamy cream cheese for a delightful fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Warm flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Enhances pumpkin
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Aromatic touch
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Primary sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps muffins moist
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Signature flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Luscious swirl
  • 1/4 cup Additional Granulated Sugar Sweetens filling
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Enriches filling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Beat cream cheese with additional sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Spoon muffin batter into tin, add cream cheese mixture, and cover with more batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins should be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Perfect for any occasion!

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