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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Copycat

A close-up of a Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffin with a bite taken out, showing the moist interior and cream cheese swirl.
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Recreate the popular Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These bakery-style muffins feature a spiced pumpkin cake and a sweet cream cheese swirl, perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the cream cheese filling:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with the pumpkin batter.
  7. Drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each muffin. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra domed tops, ensure your oven is fully preheated and consider using muffin liners that are slightly taller.
  • These muffins can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Adjust the spice blend to your preference. For a stronger spice flavor, add an extra pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.

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