Buttery Pumpkin Cornflake Muffins (Print)
Tender pumpkin muffins with buttery crumb and cornflake crunch for delicious autumn snacks or breakfast.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 1/4 cup whole milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
14 - 1 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup crushed cornflakes, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated. Avoid excessive mixing.
05 - Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, ensuring even distribution.
06 - In a small bowl, mix 1 cup crushed cornflakes with melted butter and brown sugar. Sprinkle topping evenly over each muffin portion.
07 - Place the tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center withdraws clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Moist pumpkin flavor with a crisp crunchy topping
- Easy to make for breakfast or snacks
02 -
- Contains wheat milk and eggs: check labels for allergens
- Nutritional info per muffin: 210 calories 9 g fat 30 g carbs 3 g protein
03 -
- Do not overmix batter for tender muffins
- Use paper liners for easy cleanup