Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease the muffin cups.
SIFT DRY INGREDIENTS:
In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Sifting helps ensure even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
CREAM BUTTER AND SUGAR:
In a separate mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or a whisk, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
ADD EGGS AND PUMPKIN:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
Add the canned pumpkin puree and mix until well combined.
ALTERNATE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
FILL MUFFIN CUPS:
Using a spoon or a scoop, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the pumpkin muffin batter.
BAKE:
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
COOL:
Once the muffins are baked and have a golden-brown color, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes.
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
ENJOY:
Once the pumpkin muffins have cooled, they are ready to enjoy. Serve them with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or simply as they are.
Notes
Variations:
Add-Ins: Consider adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries to the batter for extra flavor and texture.Streusel Topping: Create a streusel topping using a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and butter, then sprinkle it on top of each muffin before baking for a sweet and crunchy finish.Cream Cheese Filling: Make a cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Fill each muffin cup with a spoonful of batter, add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture, and top with more batter for a delightful surprise inside the muffins.Homemade pumpkin muffins are a delightful treat that captures the flavors of fall. Whether you enjoy them as a breakfast option or a snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can bake a batch of delicious pumpkin muffins to enjoy with friends and family.