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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe Revealed!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin (Starbucks Copycat)
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A deliciously moist pumpkin muffin filled with a creamy cream cheese center, inspired by the popular Starbucks treat.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with more pumpkin batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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