Description
Bake a batch of these delightful classic pumpkin muffins. They are perfectly moist and spiced, making them a wonderful treat for any occasion.
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 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter 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.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick 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 a richer flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned.
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling, which already contains spices and sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream or plain yogurt to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg