The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
These pumpkin muffins are perfect for any occasion, combining cozy flavors with a simple baking process. You’ll love how they fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma, making every bite feel like a comforting treat. These muffins are moist and fluffy, thanks to the natural richness of pumpkin, and they’re lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for that extra cozy flavor. Plus, they’re versatile—perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Finally, they’re super easy to make, so even if you’re new to baking, you’ll feel like a pro!
Recipe
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with this simple and delicious pumpkin muffin recipe. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the batter comes together. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
Equipment:
Muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, spatula, wire rack
Time:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Cuisine:
American
Serving:
Makes 12 muffins
Nutrition
These pumpkin muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat. Here’s the nutritional breakdown per serving:
| Calories | 190 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Sugar | 15g |
What To Serve With It
I love serving my pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting—it adds a tangy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the warm spices. If I’m craving something lighter, a whipped butter glaze gives them a rich, melt-in-your-mouth finish. Either way, these toppings take the muffins from good to irresistible.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Since pumpkin muffins already taste amazing on their own, adding cream cheese frosting takes them to a whole new level—trust me, it’s worth the extra step. I’ve experimented with different cream cheese varieties, from classic full-fat to whipped or flavored options, and each brings its own richness. For frosting techniques, I like to mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla until smooth. Spreading it thickly over cooled muffins creates the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. It’s simple, but it transforms these muffins into something truly irresistible—every bite feels like a treat.
Whipped Butter Glaze
While cream cheese frosting adds a rich, tangy twist to pumpkin muffins, sometimes a lighter touch is just as delicious. That’s where a whipped butter glaze comes in—it’s sweet, silky, and perfect for drizzling. I love using softened butter, but if you’re looking for butter alternatives, coconut oil or dairy-free margarine work wonders too. Just whisk it with powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a little milk (or almond milk for dairy-free options) until it’s smooth and dreamy. Glazing muffins feels like adding a little sparkle—not too heavy, just enough to make every bite feel special. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!
