Bakery-Style Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

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Tall, tender pumpkin muffins leavened with baking powder and enriched with whole milk, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep muffins tender.
  5. Step 5: Divide batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and muffins are golden on top.
  7. Step 7: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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