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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, tender pumpkin muffins topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar sprinkle and a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy fall mornings or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir in buttermilk to the wet mixture.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping on each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Muffins should be golden brown with a slight crisp on top.
  9. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk or cream as needed for spreadable consistency.
  11. Once muffins are cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on top.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room-temperature eggs and dairy for even blending. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping just before baking to caramelize without burning. Check muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. Frosting can be made a day ahead and kept chilled. Drain watery pumpkin puree to avoid soggy muffins.

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