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Two Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

By Nikole Berg Nov 30, 2022 · Updated: Nov 30, 2022

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You will love this simple two ingredient pumpkin muffins recipe! It's made with a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree and that's it! It's the perfect breakfast or snack that will solve all those pumpkin spice cravings.

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Why you'll love it

Pumpkin spice flavor - we're all about pumpkin season at my house and we can never get enough of this autumn flavor that gets us in the mood for cooler temperatures and holiday season.

Family favorite - this simple recipe is easy to whip up so you'll make it again and again for family and friends. It's the perfect fall treat when you're too busy bake something that's 100% scratch.

Simple - this is perhaps one of the easiest recipes on my blog! It's great for someone who might be baking for the first time or someone who just wants an easy, foolproof, easy pumpkin muffins to make at home from easy to find grocery store ingredients.

Make it your own - this is really just a base recipe that can be jazzed up to suit your taste. If you want to add chocolate chips, pumpkin pie spice, or even top with some cream cheese frosting.

Love pumpkin flavored everything? Try my Banana Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping-it's super moist and delicious.

Ingredients

This is literally a two ingredient recipe! You just need:

Box of spice cake mix - I use Duncan Hines brand, but you can any brand you like such as Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, or store brand.

Can of pumpkin puree - this is the unsweetened version. You can use pumpkin pie filling as a substitute, but you won't use the entire can. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

ingredients to make the recipe

Equipment and tools

  • Large bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Muffin pan or mini muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Airtight container

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add dry cake mix and pumpkin puree to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon, mix batter until just combined.
  • Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) combine ingredients until well combined. It's a very thick batter, so a mixer is easier than doing it all by hand.
  • Line a muffin or cupcake tin with liners. This is optional, but does make clean-up much quicker and easier.
  • Use an ice cream scoop (a ladle or spoon will also work) to scoop batter into muffin tin. Try to get an even amount into each section, which should be filled about two thirds of the way full.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin to test. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, the muffins are ready. If there's wet batter on the toothpick, let them bake a minute or two longer, testing afterwards.
  • Remove muffins from the muffin tin and let cool completely on a wire rack.
mixing batter with beaters
muffins in a tin before baking
muffins after baking
a perfectly baked pumpkin muffin

Kitchen tips

  • These two ingredient pumpkin muffins aren't super sweet, so you can top with icing or frosting of your choice.
  • One cup of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts are a great addition. So are dried cranberries and chocolate chips if you have nut allergies.
  • Try different kinds of cake mixes to change up the flavor. Chocolate cake mix as well as vanilla cake mix will work nicely. Carrot cake mix is also a great way to get that fall flavor if spice cake mix is sold out.

Quick facts

How do you make icing with powdered sugar?

Take 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or flavoring of choice, and 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk or water. Mix together until smooth. Drizzle over muffins for a touch of sweetness.

Is pure pumpkin the same as pumpkin puree?

Yes, pure pumpkin, pumpkin puree, and solid packed pumpkin can be used interchangeably. There are no additional ingredients added to pumpkin puree and it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.

Do 2-ingredient pumpkin muffins need to be refrigerated?

No, they can be left out at room temperature for up to two days if properly stored. Refrigerate for longer storage.

How to store

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

More fall flavors

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Apple Spice Cake
  • Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs
  • Graham Cracker Pralines
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two ingredient pumpkin muffins

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

Recipe by Nikole Berg
A simple muffin recipe made with just two ingredients and perfect for fall and winter cravings.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 15.25 ounce box spice cake mix
  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add dry cake mix and pumpkin puree to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon, mix batter until just combined.
  • Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) combine ingredients until well combined. It's a very thick batter, so a mixer is easier than doing it all by hand.
  • Line a muffin or cupcake tin with liners. This is optional, but does make clean-up much quicker and easier.
  • Use an ice cream scoop (a ladle or spoon will also work) to scoop batter into muffin tin. Try to get an even amount into each section, which should be filled about two thirds of the way full.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin to test. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, the muffins are ready. If there's wet batter on the toothpick, let them bake a minute or two longer, testing afterwards.
  • Remove muffins from the muffin tin and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

These two ingredient pumpkin muffins aren't super sweet, so you can top with icing or frosting of your choice.
One cup of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts are a great addition. So are dried cranberries if you have nut allergies.
Try different kinds of cake mixes to change up the flavor. Chocolate cake mix as well as vanilla cake mix will work nicely. Carrot cake mix is also a great way to get that fall flavor if spice cake mix is sold out.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffinCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 251mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5515IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy, fall desserts, kid friendly
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About Nikole Berg

Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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