
The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins
Indulge in the warmth of fall with The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins! These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with rich pumpkin flavor, perfectly complemented by aromatic spices. Topped with a delightful cinnamon-sugar crust, they are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or festive gatherings. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are sure to be a beloved treat in your home.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin (or homemade puree)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two muffin pans with muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In an electric mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/4 cups sugar on low speed until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining sugar and cinnamon for topping.
- Divide the batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin (85g) | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Unsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g