Enjoy these moist and flavorful classic pumpkin muffins, perfect for a cozy autumn treat. This recipe uses simple ingredients and warm spices for a delightful baking experience.
Author:Amaya Sato
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins
Category:Baking
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
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
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1/4 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the pumpkin puree and milk to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, you can add an extra tablespoon of milk if your batter seems too thick.
Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar and spices.
You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor and texture.