Autumn Pumpkin Muffins
Soft pumpkin muffins made with spice cake mix and pumpkin puree for a quick, warmly spiced treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or fall baking.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
- Optional add-ins of choice such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, raisins, or cinnamon chips
- Cooking spray or muffin liners as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the desired baking pan. Use a standard muffin pan, mini muffin pan, or loaf pan. Line muffin cups with paper liners or lightly coat the pan with cooking spray.
Step 2: Combine the Pumpkin and Cake Mix
- Place the pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dry spice cake mix to the bowl. Do not add the eggs, oil, or water listed on the cake mix package.
Step 3: Mix the Batter
- Stir the pumpkin puree and dry cake mix together until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure no dry cake mix remains.
Step 4: Add Optional Ingredients
- If using optional add-ins, gently fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft muffin texture.
Step 5: Fill the Pan
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup approximately ⅔ to ¾ full.
- If using a loaf pan, spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Step 6: Bake
- Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake regular muffins for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Adjust the baking time as needed based on the pan used. Mini muffins will require less time, while a loaf pan will require a longer baking time.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the muffins to cool for several minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To make these Autumn Pumpkin Muffins gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free spice cake mix. Confirm that the pumpkin puree and any optional add-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or cinnamon chips, are also certified gluten-free. If using cooking spray or muffin liners, verify that they are free from gluten-containing additives or cross-contamination concerns.