Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. The recipe combines a rich, moist pumpkin base infused with warm spices, layered with a sweet cinnamon swirl, and topped with a buttery streusel that adds a satisfying crunch. Drizzled with a luscious maple glaze, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Easy to make and freezable, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite for any gathering or simply enjoyed at home.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (98g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (68g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (68g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup (96g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (64g) cake flour
- 1 cup (210g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup (120g) vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (112g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare muffin pan by lining it with cupcake liners or greasing it lightly.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon for the streusel; add melted butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add eggs, oil, and pumpkin; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins with batter, sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, top with remaining batter, and add streusel.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes until set.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with maple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and maple flavoring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg