Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins. These delightful treats are soft, moist, and infused with warm spices that create a rich, comforting taste. Topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar finish, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy gatherings. Easy to whip up and customizable with chocolate chips or nuts, they’re a must-have in your autumn baking repertoire. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet morning at home, these pumpkin muffins will impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin (or homemade puree)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two muffin pans with liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Mix on low until blended.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg