Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping

Name: Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box of Spice Cake Mix; do not follow the box directions.; 1 can of pumpkin 15 ounce size; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup all-purpose sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 3/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 6 tablespoons butter; melted; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons milk

Published: Sep 4, 2022 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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These pumpkin muffins are made with a spice cake mix, canned pumpkin puree and topped with an irresistible crumb topping.

Fall is the perfect time to get in the kitchen and bake some seasonal treats and these muffins with crumb topping are one of my favorite! They're the perfect combination of Fall flavors and are delicious to serve for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert.

Check out all the other easy pumpkin dessert ideas for even more delicious recipes.

Who doesn't love fall? The leaves changing colors, the weather cooling down… and, of course, pumpkin everything. These delicious Pumpkin Crumb Muffins are the perfect way to enjoy all that autumn has to offer.

Made with a spice cake mix and canned pumpkin puree, they're packed with flavor. And the best part? They're easy to make - just mix, bake, and enjoy.

The key to making these muffins extra moist and flavorful is to add sour cream to the batter. In addition, be sure to use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.

The crumb topping is made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, and it gives the muffins a delicious crunch. You can also add chocolate chips, raisins or nuts to the batter before baking.

So this season, treat yourself (and your family) to something special - Pumpkin Crumb Muffins. You won't be disappointed.

Table of Contents

How to make Spice Cake Mix from a Yellow Cake Mix?
Is spice cake and carrot cake the same?
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Main Ingredients Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Recipe Variations
Storage Tips
📖 Recipe Card
💬 Comments

Looking for more Easy Desserts for Fall? Try my Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Apple Dump Cake or my Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

How to make Spice Cake Mix from a Yellow Cake Mix?

The recipe starts out with a box of spice cake mix but sometimes a spice cake mix can be hard to find in the grocery store around the holidays. You can make your own spice cake mix using a yellow cake simply by adding the following ingredients:

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon allspice or cloves

The best part about making a spice cake mix from a yellow cake mix is that you can control the amount of spices you add. So if you don't like the flavor of cloves, don't add as much or leave it out!

Is spice cake and carrot cake the same?

At first glance, it might seem like spice cake mix and carrot cake mix are the same thing. After all, they both contain spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. However, there are actually some key differences between the two.

For one thing, spice cake mix usually contains more ginger than carrot cake mix. In addition, carrot cake mix often has raisins or other dried fruits mixed in, while spice cake mix does not.

As a result, the two types of cake have different flavors and textures. The two cakes also have different textures; spice cake is denser and moister than carrot cake. While it is possible to use carrot cake mix to make a spice cake (and vice versa), the results will not be identical to using the correct mix.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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Ingredients for the Muffins:

Box of Spice Cake Mix
Pumpkin Puree
Sour Cream
Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Vanilla Extract

Ingredients for the Crumb Topping:

Sugar
Flour
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Butter
Oatmeal

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Add the cake mix to a mixing bowl. Then add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and combine until smooth.
Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined.

spice cake mix with eggs in mixing bowl.

add canned pumpkin puree to spice cake mixture.

Step 2 | Add the Batter to the Muffin Pan

Use a cookie scoop to add the muffin batter to a paper liners inside a muffin pan.
Spray the liners first with non-stick baking spray so that the baked muffins do not stick.

spice cake mix combined with pumpkin puree.

Step 3 | Prepare the Crumb Topping

Combine the ingredients for the crumb topping in a mixing bowl.
Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the crumb topping on top of each muffin.

Add crumb mixture to the top of unbaked muffins.

Step 4 | Baking Instructions

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool while you prepare the powdered sugar glaze.
Drizzle on top of the muffins.

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Recipe Variations

Add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans or raisins to the batter before baking.
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top of the baked muffins after you drizzle the powdered sugar on top.

Storage Tips

Store the muffins in an airtight container. You can keep them on the countertop, however, if your house is warm, they should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze the muffins in airtight containers or a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
You can reheat the muffins in a preheated 350°F oven wrapped in aluminum foil until warmed through.

More Delicious Fall Inspired Recipes:

Pancake Mix Pumpkin Pancakes
Mason Jar Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups - starts out with a cake mix!
Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes - video too!
Pumpkin Spice Pull Apart Bread - video too!

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Yield: 24 muffins