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Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

These pumpkin muffins are moist and tender with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, featuring a crunchy streusel topping for added texture. They are made by mixing wet and dry ingredients, assembling with a crumble topping, and baking until golden brown for a fluffy, visually appealing final product.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin unsweetened
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar for streusel topping
  • cup all-purpose flour for topping
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl for streusel
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the pumpkin and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  6. To make the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Dice the cold butter and cut it into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the muffin batter.
  8. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The streusel will be crisp and the muffins moist and fluffy inside.