Ingredients:
For the Pumpkin Batter:
- 🎃 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🌿 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌶️ 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🌶️ 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🎃 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 🥛 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 1 egg yolk
- 🥄 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the Pumpkin Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Make the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the pumpkin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Drop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it gently.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are moist, spiced, and beautifully swirled with creamy goodness – the ultimate fall treat! 🎃✨