These three-ingredient Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins only require a box of cake mix, a can of pumpkin, optional mix-ins, and about 5 minutes of prep!
Why you’ll love these
- Insanely quick and easy. Box of cake mix, can of pumpkin, milk, DONE.
- Customizable. I’ve included directions below if you want to make these muffins with chocolate (or pumpkin spice!) chips, a crumb topping, or a maple glaze.
- Egg-free. Perfect for kiddos (or adults) with egg allergies, because this recipe contains no egg.
- Freezer friendly. Pop ’em in the freezer, then warm them up for a quick on-the-go breakfast or school lunch.
Ingredient notes
- Pumpkin – you’ll need 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree. Make sure you’re not grabbing pumpkin pie filling, which contains additional spices and sugar.
- Cake Mix – you’ll need 1 (15.25 oz) box (which is typically Duncan Hines). You can use spice cake mix or yellow cake mix depending on how spiced you like your pumpkin muffins.
- Milk – use whatever you have on hand: whole, skim, almond, etc.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – optional for additional flavor! I used 1 teaspoon with a box of spice mix for even more spiced flavor. If using yellow cake mix, add 1 tablespoon.
- Turbinado Sugar – optional for pretty looks and crunch!
How to make chocolate chip cake mix pumpkin muffins
- Into the batter, stir in 2/3 cups chocolate chips: white, semi-sweet, milk, dark, etc., pumpkin spice chips (these are by Nestle Toll House and found at Walmart), chopped roasted, salted pecans or a combination of all of the above!
How to make cake mix pumpkin muffins with crumb topping
- Mix together flour, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl, then use a fork to stir in melted butter to create the crumb topping. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Prepare muffin batter as directed, scoop into muffin tin, then gently press crumb topping on top.
How to make cake mix pumpkin muffins with glaze
- Whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk as needed to thin.
- Prepare and bake muffins according to directions. Cool slightly, then spoon glaze onto the muffins or dunk muffins into glaze.
Visual walk-through
- Place cake mix, pumpkin puree, and milk into a bowl.
- Stir together until smooth.
- Spoon batter evenly into greased muffin tin, then top with optional toppings.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, cool, top with optional glaze and enjoy.
How to store
Leftover muffins will last in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
To enjoy again, microwave to warm!
– Jennifer
Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins
These three-ingredient Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins only require a box of cake mix, a can of pumpkin, optional mix-ins, and about 5 minutes of prep!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 muffins
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box cake mix spice or yellow
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt optional, but highly recommended
- See notes below for topping and mix-ins ideas
Instructions
- Before starting, I recommend you look at the notes below for ways to amp up these easy muffins with topping and mix-ins ideas!
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a non-stick 12 slot muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place dry cake mix, pumpkin, and milk into a large bowl and stir together until combined.
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin and bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out basically clean.
- Cool slightly, then remove from muffin tin and enjoy!
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STORING
Room Temp:1 Week
Refrigerator:2 Weeks
Freezer:3-4 Months
Reheat:Microwave to warm
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Optional Extras
- Pumpkin pie spice, optional for extra spiced flavor (I did 1 teaspoon for spice cake mix and 1 tablespoon for yellow cake mix)
- Turbinado sugar, optional for topping
- Stir pumpkin pie spice and salt into batter before spooning into muffin tin, then top each filled muffin cup with turbinado sugar before baking.
- 2/3 cup total mix-ins: chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, pumpkin spice chips, chopped pecans, etc.
- Stir mix-ins into batter before spooning into muffin tin and baking.
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Stir together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt, then use a fork to stir in melted butter to create clumps. Place in fridge until ready to use, then spoon evenly over the filled muffin cups before baking.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl, then whisk in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and powdered sugar. Whisk in milk to create a glaze, then spoon over baked and slightly cooled muffins.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 152 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 255mg11%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 5532IU111%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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