Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins, a perfect blend of soft texture and rich flavors that will elevate any breakfast or snack time. These muffins combine the warm essence of pumpkin pie spice with a sweet, crumbly topping, creating a comforting treat that embodies the spirit of fall. Topped with a luscious maple icing, they stand out from traditional muffin recipes, making them an impressive addition to any gathering or simply for satisfying your cravings at home. Easy to make and customizable with nuts or chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare two muffin pans for 15 muffins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners nearly full with batter.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and melted butter until crumbs form; sprinkle on top of the batter.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes; reduce temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 16–17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before drizzling with maple icing made from confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg