Spiced Pumpkin Patch Muffins: My Go-To pumpkin muffin recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups (340g) granulated sugar (caster sugar)
• 1/2 cup (100g) vegetable oil (sunflower oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet) (optional)