Pumpkin Poppy Seed Orange Cream Streusel Cakes

Name: Pumpkin Poppy Seed Orange Cream Streusel Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 egg; ⅓ cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 package yellow cake mix; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 3 eggs; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ⅓ cup water

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
⅓ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 package yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup water

1
Preheat oven to 350' degrees F.
2
Paper-line 36 muffin cups.
3
FILLING: Beat together til fluffy cream cheese, vanilla, orange zest, egg, sugar, and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
STREUSEL TOPPING: Combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl.
6
Cut in butter with pastry blender til mixture is crumbly.
7
Set aside.
8
Combine cake mix poppy seeds and nutmeg in large mixer bowl.
9
Add pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil and water mix in til moistened, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
10
Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
11
Drop 1 heaping teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture on the top of each cupcake.
12
Sprinkle streusel topping over each.
13
BAKE for 25 minutes or til bounces back when touched lightly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Poppy Seed Orange Cream Streusel Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!