Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. With a fluffy pumpkin spice base, a luscious cinnamon swirl, and a buttery streusel topping, each bite is a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth. Topped off with a sweet maple glaze, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they will quickly become your go-to autumn treat. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy experience.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ½ cup cake flour (for streusel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for streusel)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (for streusel)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for streusel)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for streusel)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (for streusel)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for streusel)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for maple glaze)
- 2 teaspoons milk (for maple glaze)
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring (for maple glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
- For the streusel, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon with melted butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree; whisk until just combined.
- Layer half the batter in muffin tins, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix, add remaining batter on top.
- Top each muffin with the streusel mix and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes before reducing the temperature to 350°F for an additional 15-17 minutes.
- Cool slightly then drizzle with maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg