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Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are made by mixing pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg, then combining with flour, sugar, and eggs. They are baked until golden with a tender, dense crumb and slight domed tops. The muffins have a moist interior accented with aromatic spices and a lightly crisp crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper or silicone muffin liners
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg until well combined. This creates a flavorful, evenly distributed spice mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are slightly frothy, then add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, then gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool for about 10 minutes to set and make them easier to handle.
  8. Enjoy these moist, spiced pumpkin muffins warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a drizzle of honey or a pat of butter if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the batter for extra texture and flavor.