Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall treat—delicious, easy to make, and a perfect way to use up that extra pumpkin purée hiding in your pantry! There’s nothing better than baking up a batch of these moist, spiced muffins topped with rich cream cheese frosting. They’re a family favorite! Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an after-school snack, these muffins are a hit at any fall gathering. These muffins capture all the cozy, warm pumpkin flavors of autumn—it’s like strolling through a pumpkin patch!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 288 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ cups - all purpose flour
2 teaspoons - baking powder
½ tsp - baking soda
½ tsp - kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons - pumpkin pie spice
6 tablespoons - unsalted butter
¾ cup - brown sugar
1 cup - pumpkin purée
1 - egg
¼ cup - milk
1 tsp - vanilla extract
4 ounces - cream cheese
4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
1 cup - confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp - vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
In a separate bowl whisk the remaining ingredients.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk until just combined.
Pour into greased muffins cups 3/4 full.
Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.
Combine all ingredients and beat for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy. Frost cupcakes and serve!

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