These spice cake pumpkin muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, this pumpkin spice recipe will fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma.
With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these delicious muffins in no time. They’re moist, flavorful, and sure to become a favorite in your home!
Delicious Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These muffins feature a moist texture and a rich blend of spices, making them the perfect fall-inspired treat. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup 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 ground cloves
- 1/2 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, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared 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!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
