Delicious Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake Recipe

These pumpkin muffins with spice cake are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With a blend of warm spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin, this recipe is a must-try for any pumpkin spice lover.

This easy pumpkin spice recipe is perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and it fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma as they bake. Enjoy these muffins fresh out of the oven or store them for a cozy treat later!

Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake

These muffins are moist and flavorful, combining the sweetness of pumpkin with the warmth of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!