11 Easy Muffins Made with Cake Mix

If you love quick and easy baking, muffins made with cake mix are a game-changer! Whether you need a fast breakfast, a sweet snack, or a simple dessert, using cake mix as a base makes muffin baking effortless. These recipes require minimal ingredients, come together in minutes, and taste amazing.

Looking to make a cake or a sweet bread (instead of muffins) with the assist of a box mix? This three ingredient apple spice cake is amazingly easy and delicious! This three ingredient pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast or an easy snack! Have bananas you need to use up? Make this 3 ingredient banana bread using cake mix!

Why Make Muffins with a Mix?

• Saves Time: Skip measuring multiple dry ingredients—cake mix has everything you need.
• Minimal Ingredients: Most recipes require only two or three additional ingredients.
• Consistent Results: The pre-mixed ingredients ensure a perfect texture every time.
• Customizable: Add fruits, chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to create unique flavors.
• Healthier Swaps: Substitutes oil with pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, or yogurt for a lighter option.
• Cost Savings and less Waste: If you don't bake often, no need to buy flour, sugar, vanilla etc. and have it go to waste. Buy what you need with a cake mix!

Simple, Delicious, and Perfect for Any Occasion

Muffins are one of the easiest baked treats to make, and when you start with a cake mix, they become even simpler! Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or an easy dessert, these cake mix muffin recipes are a perfect solution. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up bakery-style muffins in no time.

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are fall in a bite! Made with just spiced cake mix and 100% pure pumpkin puree, they’re moist, flavorful, and irresistibly easy. Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.

Tip: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
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Pumpkin Nutella Muffins

For a decadent twist, swirl Nutella into your classic pumpkin muffins. The combination of chocolate and pumpkin spice creates a heavenly flavor.

Pro Tip: Use a toothpick to swirl the Nutella before baking for a beautiful marbled effect.
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3-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate and banana are a match made in heaven! These muffins use ripe bananas, yellow cake mix, and eggs for a decadent yet simple treat. They’re rich, moist, and a great way to use up overripe bananas.

Tip: Try adding chopped walnuts or a handful of chocolate chips for extra texture.
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Carrot Cake Muffins (using cake mix)

A shortcut version of classic carrot cake, these muffins are full of warm spices and natural sweetness. Made with carrot cake mix, eggs, and pineapple, they come out perfectly moist every time.

Tip: Drizzle with a simple glaze or spread on a bit of cream cheese frosting for a bakery-style treat.
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Cake Mix Blueberry Muffins

Bursting with juicy blueberries, these muffins use yellow cake mix as a base, giving them a light and fluffy texture. They’re a delicious and simple way to enjoy a fruity treat any time of year.

Tip: Toss the blueberries in a little flour (or, cake mix - it works just as well) before mixing to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
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3 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These blueberry yogurt muffins are light, fluffy, and full of juicy blueberries. The yogurt keeps them extra moist, making them perfect for breakfast or a midday snack.

Tip: Use vanilla or lemon yogurt to enhance the flavor.
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Sneak some veggies into your baked goods with these chocolate zucchini muffins! The zucchini keeps them incredibly moist, while the chocolate cake mix gives them a rich, indulgent taste. Kid-approved and great for using up extra zucchini.

Tip: Do NOT squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter. Because we are not adding a lot of liquid, we need that zuchinni liquid for the muffins.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cake Mix

A perfect blend of pumpkin spice and chocolate, these muffins combine spiced cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips for an easy, cozy fall treat.

Tip: Serve warm for the ultimate gooey chocolate experience.
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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Chocolate and cherry are a classic pairing, and these muffins make it easy to enjoy them together. Made with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling, they’re rich, decadent, and bursting with flavor.

Tip: A dusting of powdered sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Apple Spice Muffins (3 Ingredients)

These apple spice muffins are as easy as it gets! Made with spice cake mix, applesauce, and eggs, they’re packed with autumn flavors and make a great grab-and-go breakfast.

Tip: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
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Cake Mix Banana Muffins (3 Ingredients)

Made with just bananas, cake mix, and eggs, these muffins come together in minutes. They’re soft, sweet, and packed with banana flavor, making them a fast and fuss-free way to enjoy homemade muffins.

Tip: Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top before baking for extra warmth.
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Bonus - Easy 2 Ingredient Cupcake recipe!

When you need a pretty in pink cupcake and don't have the time to find that recipe and buy all the ingredients. Just 2 Ingredients and a half hour and you have these strawberry cupcakes. Pipe on store bought icing so it looks like it came from the bakery!

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cake Mix

Light, fluffy, and full of fresh strawberry flavor, these strawberry cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or everyday treats. Made with strawberry cake mix, they’re quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Tip: Top with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for an extra-special touch.
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These easy cake mix muffins prove that homemade baking doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re craving chocolate, fruit, or warm spices, there’s a recipe here for you. Which one are you making first? Let me know in the comments!

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