Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix

These pumpkin muffins are made with yellow cake mix and they’re so good and easy to make. Serve them warm with butter or make some maple cream cheese icing. 

What are Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix?

Whipping up a batch of Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix is like wrapping yourself in a cozy culinary blanket, where the warmth of autumn spices meets the comforting embrace of fluffy, cakey goodness.

Imagine this – a box of cake mix joins forces with the earthy, sweet notes of pumpkin puree, creating a symphony of flavors.

Each bite is a harmonious blend of moist, sweet and tender crumb.

Smear some butter right on them and you've got yourself a perfect fall treat or dessert.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Yellow Cake Mix - You can also use a white cake mix. Or chocolate if you're feeling creative. If you use spice, just omit the pumpkin pie spice so it's not overwhelming.
• Pumpkin Puree - You could also use sweet potato puree.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice - If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own using cinnamon, clove, ginger and nutmeg.
• Eggs - No real sub for eggs in this recipe.
• Salted Butter - I love salted butter because I love salty sweet things. You can use unsalted but add a pinch of salt.
• Brown Sugar - This is optional but I love the crust that develops from it.
• Decorating Sugar - This also adds another element of magic but is totally optional.

How to make it

Making pumpkin pie muffis with cake mix is super easy!

To start, preheat your oven to 350F degrees and line your muffin tins.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.

Add the yellow cake mix and use a hand mixer to whip the ingredients together for 2 minutes.

Pour the batter into the muffin tins (about ¾ full).

Evenly top them all with brown sugar, butter and sparkling sugar if you're using it.

Bake for 30 minutes.

What goes with Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix

If you're making these pumpkin muffins for a delicious fall treat, try them with my favorite kale butternut squash salad or even this kale apple slaw.

These would also be delicious with Trader Joe's Raviolis with a brown butter sage sauce or even my Truffle Mushroom Ravioli with a truffle cream sauce.

For more easy desserts, try my cake mix banana bread, nutella fudge or even these pumpkin spice cheerio bars.

Frequently asked questions

What is the secret to making moist pumpkin muffins?

To make muffins that are as moist, you must treat your batter like a sacred potion; mix the wet ingredients together and then mix in dry ingredients.

What is the most important rule to follow when baking muffins?

Slinging muffins like a pro means never skimping on the golden rule: don’t overmix that batter, darlings, because we’re chasing tender, fluffy dreams, not chewy nightmares! And remember,it’s all about that love and patience.

How long with muffins keep after baking?

Wrapped your muffins in parchment paper and tucked inside an airtight container. They will keep their delectable charm for about 1 to 2 days at room temperature, but pop them in the fridge, and they’re good to go for up to a week – a little taste of joy waiting to be relished!

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