A box of cake mix is the secret “ingredient” to making quick and easy muffin recipes. This might not be a secret to you, but the spice cake mix is absolutely perfect for making moist and delicious pumpkin muffins for fall. They’re even better with chocolate chips or nuts!

This recipe is so simple, you won’t even need to refer to it in the future. Simply mix a can of pumpkin puree with a box of spice cake mix and then mix in a bunch of chocolate chips. Quick and easy to prepare!

By the end of October, my blood type is pumpkin spice.

Just make sure you are using pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie mix. The pumpkin pie mix is sweetened and seasoned which you don’t need because the box of cake mix already has enough sugar and spice.

The batter will be very thick, but don’t you worry. Once you get it all mixed up it’s perfect for these delicious and super moist pumpkin muffins.

I’ve also tried this recipe with raisins instead of the chocolate chips along with a little cream cheese spread over top before eating. Yum! Don’t be afraid to experiment. You can also add in a little extra pumpkin spice or cinnamon if you’d like. Want a little crunch? Add toasted pecans!

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

This Fall recipe is a family favorite! Not just because it's super quick and easy to prepare with few ingredients, we love the flavor and texture of these cake mix muffins. Spread a little cream cheese or butter on top and they're even better!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: cake mix recipes, fall recipes, few ingredients

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 box spice cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° F and generously grease a muffin pan or line it with muffin liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the DRY spice cake mix and pumpkin puree until well blended. The batter will be very thick!
Fold in about 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
Evenly distribute the batter into your muffin pan (each cup should be about 3/4 full). Add more chocolate chips on top if you'd like!
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you are making mini muffins, you will probably need to cut the baking time in half.

Notes

You could also mix in toasted pecans or raisins to the batter. Serve alone or topped with a little butter or cream cheese!
You might also like this 3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread! Same ingredients, ya'll. Cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips.