2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins — Quick Fall Treat

Made with just a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree!

When autumn arrives, easy pumpkin recipes are a must. These pumpkin spice muffins are so simple you might call them a snack, breakfast, or dessert — and yes, they include pumpkin, a vegetable, so they feel a little virtuous. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses just two main ingredients but yields moist, flavorful muffins that everyone will enjoy.

You’ll get all the pumpkin spice you need in this one little treat.

Yes, a box of cake mix contains several ingredients, but all you need to purchase are the cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree to make these muffins. Simply combine the two, spoon the thick batter into a prepared muffin pan, and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. The result is surprisingly moist, tender muffins with warm fall spice.

If you like, fold in about 1/2 cup of mix-ins such as chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins for extra texture and flavor. A smear of cream cheese on a still-warm muffin takes them to the next level. They’re quick to make, budget-friendly, and usually disappear fast — kids love them, too.

Note that the batter will be very thick — that’s normal. It bakes up into a tender muffin with a slightly cakey texture that’s full of pumpkin spice flavor.

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Made with Cake Mix)

These easy pumpkin muffins use only two main ingredients and make a perfect fall treat. They’re simple to prepare, moist, and delicious. Serve them for breakfast with cream cheese, as an afternoon snack, or as a light dessert.

Keyword: 2 ingredients, cake mix, easy, muffins, pumpkin, simple, spice

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 box of spice cake mix
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and spice cake mix until fully mixed. The batter will be thick.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. If using mix-ins, gently fold them in before filling the cups.
• Bake 15–20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• The batter is very thick; this is expected and yields a moist, cakey muffin.
• Add about 1/2 cup of optional mix-ins such as pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins if desired.
• Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, since the cake mix already contains sugar and spices.

The BEST Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins Thanks To A Box of Spice Cake Mix