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A close-up of a freshly baked Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, showing a golden-brown top with swirls of cream cheese filling peeking through. The muffin is placed on a rustic wooden surface with a few cinnamon sticks and a cinnamon-spiced latte in the background, creating a warm fall ambiance. The muffin's texture appears moist and fluffy, with a slightly cracked top revealing the creamy filling inside.

Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Your Fall Baking Essential!

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist pumpkin muffins swirled with luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for autumn mornings or festive gatherings. Easy to make and delightfully delicious, these bakery-style muffins are a fall baking essential.

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Mix batter: Gradually add wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Prepare cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  6. Assemble muffins: Fill each muffin cup about ⅓ with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter to ¾ full. Swirl with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Let muffins cool completely before transferring to storage.
  • For best flavor, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • To freeze, wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Bakery
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg