Pumpkin Swirl Muffins: Easy Indulgence for Your Fall Baking
A delightful treat for the fall season, these Pumpkin Swirl Muffins are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until smooth and place a dollop on top of each muffin.
- Swirl the cream cheese into the batter using a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Muffins, fall baking, pumpkin recipes