Pumpkin Spice Muffin w/ Gingersnap Crumble
As they say in France, “jamais deux sans trois” – never two without three. So I present to you the third of my recent crumble obsession. I wanted one last chance to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon before the holidays were over. And this is such an easy recipe. Trust me.
Since my last pumpkin-gingersnap duo disguised in the form of a mini cheesecake was such a hit on the search engines, I decided to contribute another derivative of the two flavors. One more perfect Christmas morning treat, this pumpkin spice muffin is so easy to whip up, you’ll be able to spend more time pillaging those presents underneath the tree. That is, if you made Santa’s good list. And if you didn’t, well at least you’ll have these muffins to enjoy!
I honestly don’t think a muffin recipe can get any easier than this. And would I lie to you? **as I look up and bat my eyelashes like an injured fawn***. Of course, I added another twist that might add a little more effort but you can certainly omit it. My best friend was teasing me the other day and he said, “Dhale, you never make anything with just one syllable.” Guilty as charged.
| 1 | package of yellow cake mix |
| 1 | 15 oz. can of pumpkin purée |
| 1 | tsp cinnamon |
| 1/2 | tsp nutmeg |
| 1/2 | tsp cloves |
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl (this recipe does not need any eggs or oil. The pumpkin puree provides enough moisture). In a greased muffin pan, fill each mold 3/4 full. Top with gingersnap crumble and bake for 20 minutes.
| 1/2 | cup crumbled gingersnaps |
| 1/3 | cup flour |
| 1/3 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp cinnamon |
| 4 | Tbsp chilled butter, cut in large pieces |
- In a food processor, combine gingersnap crumbles, flour sugar and cinnamon. Mix until you’ve reached a fine texture. Add chilled butter pieces and pulse until you have a crumble texture. Keep mixture cold until ready to use.
| 2 | ounces cream cheese, softened |
| 1/2 | cup powdered sugar |
| 2 | tsp milk |
- Combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Transfer mixture into a Ziploc bag. Make a very tiny cut on one corner of the bag and drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top of your muffins.
December 17th, 2009 at 13:08
Beautiful picture, as usual !
December 17th, 2009 at 13:08
Dhale, this sounds yummy! I will try it but subsitute the cake mix for whole wheat flour and stevia.
Forgive my California tendencies for healthy everything. Love the photos, you are a true artist, my friend.
December 17th, 2009 at 13:45
@Dam: Merci beaucoup! Je te félicite du bonne nouvelle
December 17th, 2009 at 13:47
@Malisa: I never gave in to the California healthy tendencies! Bah humbug to diets
It’s so wonderful to hear from you!
December 17th, 2009 at 14:23
Looks deeeee-lish! My girls & I will attempt this for the holidays.
Wish us luck! (I know the recipe is simple, but my “helpers” always add extra challenges to our cooking endeavors.)
December 17th, 2009 at 14:28
@Kissa: Yay! So great to see you on here
. I imagine you with flour all over your hair and the cream cheese glaze all over your little helpers’ faces! Good luck and let me know how it turns out for you. Happy baking!
December 17th, 2009 at 16:19
Thanks for stopping by Dhale, love your blog… How did i miss this so long.. will keep listening to your pings from now on…
December 17th, 2009 at 16:25
@Radhika: Thank you so much for the wonderful comments
. I’ll keep you posted once I try one of your recipes!
December 17th, 2009 at 22:05
My mother tongue is French and, yes, I like to say “jamais deux sans trois” every time I have the opportunity.
Great muffins, they look delicious!
December 17th, 2009 at 22:06
Robbie & Larissa can’t get enough of pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, etc. I’ll have to make these for them – look yummy!
December 18th, 2009 at 01:13
Like the sound and look of the crumble topping. Can’t buy cans of pumpkin in Australia, never seen it although mentioned a lot on American blogs. Might try apple instead
December 18th, 2009 at 01:17
Anything with a crumble topping! Delicious looking muffins.
Mimi
December 18th, 2009 at 10:06
Anything with crumble topping I am totally there! These look pretty fantastical and the cream cheese glaze made me drool a lil bit. Any chance you have a good throwing arm? A hungry girl in Texas could really use one of these
December 18th, 2009 at 11:22
@Karine: My boyfriend says that to me all the time and now I’ve picked up the same quirk! Thanks so much for coming by!
December 18th, 2009 at 11:24
@Lynn: You definitely need to make this for the kids. It’s so moist and really easy to make. I’m sure Robbie and Larissa would love to help you in the kitchen
December 18th, 2009 at 11:26
@Country Mum: I never realized pumpkin puree may just be an American thing. Using applesauce in muffins is a wonderful idea and I will have to try that once the holidays are over
December 18th, 2009 at 11:28
@Mimi: Crumble toppings make everything yummier! And these muffins have quickly become one of our favorites here.
December 18th, 2009 at 11:30
@Joy: Sadly, I throw like a girl and the muffins would never reach Texas! You should definitely make these for a holiday brunch. Super easy and sooooo moist.
December 18th, 2009 at 14:06
Hi Dhale!
This is a lovely post. I love anything with pumpkin and these muffins look so delicious! I’ll have to try it soon! Great pictures, too! Nice!
December 18th, 2009 at 17:14
@Sook: Thank you! These muffins would be perfect for Christmas morning with a steaming cup of joe. Mmmmmm… Great to see you on here again
December 19th, 2009 at 10:56
Dhale, these are so adorable – cute little fluffy tops! Your pics are bright and lovely as usual, too. Congrats on the Top 9, girly!
December 21st, 2009 at 08:52
@Mathea: Thank you very much!!! The muffins did all the work for the photo, I just snapped away while they hammed it up
December 21st, 2009 at 17:12
Gingersnap Crumble… girl, this should have been called a Ginger “Two Snaps Up” crumble. Or better yet, a “MaryAnne” Snap crumble because as we all know… MaryAnne was hotter than ginger.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:48
@Rodeez: Lol! Ginger “Two Snaps Up In Z-Force” Crumble?
December 22nd, 2009 at 17:30
this looks soo good..and all with very easy ingredients for this nonbaker..
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:58
@RavenousCouple: This is, by far, the easiest muffin recipe! My boyfriend and I had zero problems finishing an entire batch in less than a week
Highly recommended for the non-bakers!