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5 Breathtaking Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
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Create beautiful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins perfect for fall. This recipe gives you moist pumpkin muffins with a sweet, tangy cream cheese swirl that looks stunning when baked.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, oil, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese swirl mixture: In a separate small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the pumpkin batter.
  7. Drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the batter in each cup.
  8. Use a toothpick or a small knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin batter to create a marbled pattern. Do not over-swirl; you want distinct ribbons.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin center (avoiding the swirl) comes out clean.
  10. 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 fully softened for a smooth swirl filling.
  • For the best swirl visibility, do not mix the cream cheese into the batter completely.
  • You can dust the tops with a little cinnamon sugar before baking for extra flavor.

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