2 1/4cupsall purpose flourI use Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Flour
1cupgranulated sugar
1 1/2tablespoonspumpkin pie spice
2teaspoonsbaking soda
1teaspoonbaking powder
1/8teaspoonsalt
8ouncespumpkin puree
3large eggsat room temperature
1cupcanola oil
1teaspoonplus 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4ouncescream cheeseat room temperature
3tablespoonsheavy cream
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a standard size muffin tin with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
Whisk the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl to combine thoroughly.
Add the pumpkin stirring to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined being careful not to over mix.
Fill the muffin tins about 3/4 of the way full with the batter mixture. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remain vanilla, cream cheese and heavy cream.
Spoon 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin and swirl with a knife or toothpick.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the muffins on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days and frozen for about 2 months.