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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these moist and tender pumpkin spice muffins. Bursting with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a delightful afternoon treat. Top them with a velvety cream cheese frosting for an extra touch of decadence.
ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extractCream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, cream together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- 4.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 6.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 7.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- 8.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9.
For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating until creamy.
- 10.
Once the muffins are completely cooled, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the tops. Alternatively, lightly dust them with powdered sugar.
- 11.
Serve and enjoy these delightful Pumpkin Spice Muffins!
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