Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups (187.5g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100g) raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts, if desired.
- Fill muffin cups lined with paper liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per muffin:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Warm and inviting pumpkin spice flavor
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts
User Comments:
- "These muffins are amazing! The pumpkin spice flavor is perfect and they're so easy to make."
- "I love that these muffins are not too sweet. They're perfect for a healthy snack."
- "I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the muffins tough.
- If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can use mashed sweet potatoes instead.
- You can also add other spices to the batter, such as allspice or cloves.
- For a more decadent muffin, you can top with a streusel topping or cream cheese glaze.
