3 Ingredient Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Deliciously simple and moist chocolate muffins made with just three ingredients: chocolate cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips. These easy-to-make muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and require minimal preparation and baking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (15-18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
Add-ins
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners and spray them well with nonstick cooking spray or, if you prefer, grease the muffin pan directly if not using liners.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the chocolate cake mix and pumpkin puree until well combined. The batter will be thick. Then fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin for added chocolate flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking to keep the muffins moist.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to one month to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Do not substitute pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie mix as it contains added spices and sugars.
- You can add nuts or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of chocolate chips slightly.
- Check the muffins a couple of minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Make sure the muffin pan is greased well to prevent sticking if not using liners.
