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Pumpkin Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Muffins with Crunchy Streusel Topping

These pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy, and topped with a crunchy streusel, making them an irresistible autumn treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Enhances the pumpkin flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can use melted coconut oil.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Plant-based alternatives work.
  • 2 large Eggs Or use flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Rum Extract Optional.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can use margarine for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or scoop
  • Mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin tin with baking liners.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin well about ¾ full with the batter.
  6. Combine the streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over each muffin.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 16-17 minutes.
  8. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  9. Whisk together the icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled muffins.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy and consider customizing with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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