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Pumpkin Muffins with Cardamom

These pumpkin muffins are made by mixing dry and wet ingredients separately, then folding them together to create a moist batter. Baked until golden with a tender crumb, they have a warm, fragrant aroma and a slightly spiced, airy texture with a hint of floral cardamom notes that enhance the earthy pumpkin flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or non-stick spray
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, spices, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for a nice domed top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the muffins are golden brown.
  7. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, enjoy these fragrant muffins warm or at room temperature, with a gentle crumb and a tender, moist interior infused with warm spices and floral cardamom.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.