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Debunking Starbucks: 1 Epic Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin Hack


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  • Author: lia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these homemade Starbucks-inspired pumpkin cream cheese muffins, perfect for fall baking.


Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
  3. Mix pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg