Description
Pumpkin Swirl Muffins are the quintessential fall treat, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with a creamy swirl for a delightful indulgence. These moist, fluffy muffins are easy to whip up and infuse your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Perfect for breakfast or as a cozy snack, they promise to elevate any autumn day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin puree, and oil until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into each muffin cup. Add a dollop of additional pumpkin puree on top before adding remaining batter and gently swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or nuts. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.