If you need a quick and cozy fall treat, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cake Mix are the perfect solution.
With a box of yellow cake mix, pumpkin purée, chocolate chips, and a hint of spice, you can have warm muffins on the table in about 15 minutes.
They’re another easy pumpkin dessert that's great for breakfast, snacking, or an easy dessert everyone will love.
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 15 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: Soft, fluffy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins made with cake mix, pumpkin purée, and warm fall spices for a quick seasonal treat.
Why you’ll love it: This easy dessert comes together fast with minimal ingredients, and the chocolate chips make every bite rich and irresistible.
How to make it: Mix the ingredients in one bowl, scoop into muffin liners, and bake until the tops are set and golden.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bake Muffins Like a Pro!
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- More Pumpkin Recipes You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- Recipe FAQ's
- 💬 Comments
Recommended Kitchen Tools
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My Kitchen Tools Essentials
Tools that will make your time easier and faster in the kitchen!
Non-Stick Texas Muffin Pan
Silicone Baking Cups, Reusable Cupcake Liners, 12 Pack Cake Molds, Standard Size Muffin Liners, Dishwasher SafeBarnyard Designs Ceramic Stoneware Sugar Creamer Set, 11oz Creamer Pitcher and Sugar Bowl with Lid, Vintage Farmhouse Sugar Creamer Dispenser Container Holder, Sugar Cube Dish Coffee or Tea6 Pack Stackable Coffee Mugs, 12 Ounce Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Ceramic Mugs Set for Specialty Coffee Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino, Mocha and Tea, Assorted Colors
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
Make your own spice blend: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, try my homemade pumpkin pie spice .
Add crunch: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
Switch up the chocolate: Swap the chocolate chips for white chocolate, dark chocolate, or chocolate chunks.
Try a from-scratch version: If you’d like to bake without a cake mix, try my homemade recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins..
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add cake mix, pumpkin puree, and the spices to a mixing bowl. Remember, we're not preparing the cake mix as directed on the back of the box.
Step 2: Mix until smooth. But try not to overmix the batter.
Step 3: Fold in a cup of the chocolate chips. I used semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 4: Spray the muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and scoop in the muffin batter. Add the remaining chocolate chips to the tops of each muffin.
Bake Muffins Like a Pro!
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Step 5: Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until the center of the muffins are baked through.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO use pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix). Purée has no added sugar or spices, which gives you the right flavor and texture for light, fluffy muffins.
❌ DO NOT overfill the muffin cups. Filling them more than two-thirds full can cause the batter to spill over and bake unevenly.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Thaw and Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
More Pumpkin Recipes You'll Love!
Want more pumpkin cake mix hacks to spice up your fall baking? Try my Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping, Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts or my Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cake Mix
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the cake mix, pumpkin purée, and spices to a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Add the batter to a muffin tin that's been prepared with nonstick cooking spray and top evenly with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the center of the muffins are fully baked.
- Once baked, let the muffins rest until cool to the touch.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
• Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie mix, for the best flavor and texture.
• Fill muffin cups no more than two-thirds full to prevent overflowing as they bake.
• Mix the batter just until combined to keep the muffins soft and tender. Storage & Make Ahead
• Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Warm leftover muffins in the microwave for a few seconds to refresh their texture.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Yes! While yellow cake mix works great for this recipe, you can substitute it with spice cake mix for even more fall flavor or a chocolate cake mix for a rich chocolate-pumpkin combination.
Using cupcake liners makes it easier to remove the muffins from the tin and keeps cleanup simple. If you don't have liners, you can grease the muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
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