The Pumpkin muffin VS Pumpkin Cupcake episode invades the kitchen, and the crew has opinions. Clinton Kelly reveals his bakery-style dome trick, Carla Hall shows off her cupcake sandwich hack, and Michael Symon calls out the sugar overload. Along the way, they relive their wildest live TV disasters, debate muffins vs. cupcakes, and get real about frosting, cholesterol, and OnlyFans (yes, really). Plus: step-by-step pumpkin muffin recipe tips, sponsor shoutouts, and a fan giveaway of Clinton’s vintage Freakin’ Fabulous book.
Keywords:
pumpkin spice muffins, muffin top hack, cupcake vs muffin, Clinton Kelly pumpkin muffins, Carla Hall baking, Michael Symon frosting, bakery dome muffin trick, cream cheese frosting recipe, Trader Joe’s pumpkin puree, Blues Hog BBQ sauce, Frontgate serveware, All-Clad cookware, Hedley & Bennett aprons, food podcast, cooking show
Timestamps:
00:00 – Muffin or cupcake? The breakfast vs. dessert debate
02:00 – The secret to bakery-style muffin domes
04:30 – Live TV disasters: Clinton’s GMA finger cut & Michael’s fire alarms
08:00 – Clinton’s pumpkin spice muffin recipe (dry + wet mix)
12:00 – Trader Joe’s pumpkin puree test & sugar shock revelations
15:00 – Cream cheese frosting overload (and Carla’s cupcake sandwich trick)
18:00 – Diet meltdowns, juice cleanses, and Clinton’s cholesterol rant
20:00 – This or That: Muffins vs. cupcakes, banana bread vs. pumpkin muffins, Taco Tuesday vs. Pizza Friday
25:00 – Nostalgia: school lunches, snacks, and the Four Square debate
30:00 – Tasting verdict: Damon-approved pumpkin spice muffins
32:00 – Fan Giveaway: Signed copy of Clinton Kelly’s Freakin’ Fabulous
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Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud.
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