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Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
4.8 from 94 votes

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Pumpkin Muffins feature a spice-infused batter with cinnamon, brown and white sugars, grated carrot, pumpkin, and shredded coconut for moist texture and warm autumnal flavor. They are topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting combining cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. The muffins balance sweetness and spice, making them a seasonal treat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Muffins
  • 2 c flour all purpose/plain
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon good quality (don't use generic brands)
  • 4 egg organic, preferably
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar dark
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
  • 2 cups carrot grated
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin canned or fresh, cooked
  • 1 cup coconut organic is best, propylene glycol free, shredded
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 4 oz butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar powdered

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes
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  1. Sift the first 5 (dry) ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar for about 2 minutes, then add the oil and butter, and mix well. Next, add the grated carrots, pumpkin and coconut and mix until combined.
  3. Now add the sifted ingredients and stir until mixed well.
  4. Put paper cupcake liners in a pan, then fill with batter about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake at 350º F (175º C) about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  6. Place on cooling rack; meanwhile, make the icing.
Make the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter; then beat in the vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Pipe or spread onto pumpkin muffins, as desired.

Notes

  • Omit frosting for a lighter muffin.
  • Choose organic coconut without added sugar or propylene glycol for cleaner taste.
  • Add 1 cup of raisins, cranberries, or chopped nuts to the batter for variety.
  • Enhance spice by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon with nutmeg or mixed spice if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.