Description
Homemade Pumpkin Muffins deliver autumn’s warmest embrace, blending spices and sweetness into perfect handheld comfort. Perfectly spiced and moist, these muffins invite seasonal joy with each delightful bite, promising pure delight for anyone craving classic fall flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15 ounces (425 grams) pure pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon (270 grams) sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and arrange paper liners in muffin tins to accommodate 18 muffins.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a separate mixing bowl.
- In a stand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar, blending on low speed until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare a quick cinnamon-sugar topping by combining remaining sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the top of each unbaked muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden brown color and puffy appearance. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center, which should come out clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely, ensuring a perfect texture.
Notes
- Achieve tender muffins by avoiding overmixing, which can develop gluten and create tough, dense textures.
- Swap vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt for a lower-fat version that maintains moisture.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned for a more intense, authentic flavor profile and enhanced nutritional value.
- Customize muffins by adding mix-ins like chopped pecans, dark chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for extra texture and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg