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Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins

Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins
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Moist and tender Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins featuring warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, crowned with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, these muffins blend comforting flavors with an irresistible texture and are easy to make with common pantry staples.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crumb topping: Combine cold butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend everything until coarse crumbs form. Place the mixture in the fridge to keep it chilled until needed.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This will create the spiced base for the muffins.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined to ensure moisture and flavor throughout the batter.
  4. Blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gradually, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  5. Fill muffin tins and add crumb topping: Evenly divide the batter among lined or greased muffin cups. Generously sprinkle the prepared crumb topping over each muffin to provide a crunchy texture.
  6. Bake until golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better blending and even texture.
  • Measure flour properly by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter; folding gently preserves air bubbles and softness.
  • Keep the crumb topping chilled until baking to help it remain crisp.
  • Start checking muffins for doneness at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, crumb topping, fall baking, pumpkin spice, easy muffins, breakfast, snack

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