Pumpkin muffins: Discover the secret to moist perfection!
Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins that are perfect for fall or any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.