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Unforgettable Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
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Enjoy warm, spiced pumpkin muffins with a sweet cream cheese swirl. These muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, offering a delightful combination of fall flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Spoon about two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Dollop about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each muffin cup.
  8. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter, covering the cream cheese.
  9. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure your cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
  • Swirl gently to create a marbled effect.

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