3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
Savor the essence of fall with this effortless 3 ingredient pumpkin muffins recipe. Perfect for bakers of all levels, this recipe requires only pumpkin puree, cake mix, and water to create moist, flavorful muffins. Embrace the warmth of pumpkin spice any time of year with this simple and delightful recipe!
12 Muffins
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Box of Yellow Cake Mix
- 15 oz Can of Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to375 degrees.
- Add cupcake liners to a muffin pan or spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Put the muffin pan off to the side.
- In a large bowl, combine box of yellow cake mix, can of pumpkin puree, and cup of water. Mix ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of muffin batter into each muffin cup.
- Bake muffins in oven at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to slightly cool in the pan, and then place them on a wire rack.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to use pumpkin puree for this recipe, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling has added sugar, spices, and water which will not work for this recipe.
- The cake mix you choose will greatly influence the flavor and texture of your muffins. Opt for a high quality cake mix to ensure a delicious result. You can experiment with different flavors like spice cake mix or vanilla for varied taste profiles.
- While these muffins are delicious with just three ingredients, feel free to get creative by adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries to enhance texture and flavor.
- When combining the ingredients, be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to dense and tough muffins. Stir until the ingredients are just combined to achieve a light and tender crumb.
- For evenly sized muffins that bake uniformly, use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter into muffin cups. This also makes the process neater and more efficient.
- Oven temperatures can vary, so test your muffins for doneness. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they're ready. Overbaking can result in dry muffins.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps prevent them from sticking to the pan and allows them to set properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal
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