Name: Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.

Spoon into muffin tins lined with paper muffin cups.

Bake for 30 minutes or until a tooth pick, inserted into the center, comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature 🌡️
Allow pumpkin puree and water to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing to ensure even hydration and better cake structure in your muffins.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Stir ingredients until just combined (about 15-20 seconds) to avoid overdeveloping gluten, which results in dense, tough muffins instead of tender, fluffy ones.
Fill Muffin Cups Strategically 🧁
Fill cups two-thirds full and place a small dollop of pumpkin puree in the center before topping with remaining batter to create a surprise moist layer throughout.
Check Doneness Early 🔍
Begin checking muffins 2 minutes before the package suggests using a toothpick, as pumpkin's moisture content varies by brand and affects baking time significantly.
Cool Before Storing for Texture 🧊
Let muffins cool completely on a wire rack (not in the pan) for at least 30 minutes before storing to prevent condensation that causes sogginess.