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Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins You'll Love

These Amazing Bakery-Style Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins combine cozy autumn spices with a creamy filling, creating a delicious breakfast or snack everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Adjust to taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste preferences.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cloves Adjust to taste preferences.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Infuses moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Avoid pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be swapped for melted butter.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Opt for whole or 2%.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract elevates flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and smooths texture.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness and helps bind.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Gently mix wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
  5. Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups with batter and add cream cheese filling in the center.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Don't overmix to maintain softness in muffins.

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