3-Ingredient Apple Spice Muffins Recipe for Quick Baking

Delicious Apple Muffins Made With Spice Cake Mix And Apple Sauce

Don’t let these quick and easy 3 ingredient muffins fool you. Though made with just a few pantry staples, they turn out incredibly moist and full of warm flavor. Using a box of spice cake mix and a jar of applesauce, you can have a batch ready in under 30 minutes. This is a simple baking recipe that’s great for kids to help with and for busy cooks who want a reliable, tasty treat.

These cake mix muffins work well as a sweet snack or a quick breakfast for busy mornings. Serve them with a smear of cream cheese or butter, pack them in a lunchbox, or take them along for sports practice and on-the-go mornings. They’re an easy, comforting option when you want something homemade without fuss.

They’re especially nice in the fall when the air turns crisp and you crave something warm and spiced. If you enjoy this style of muffin, you might also like other simple cake-mix recipes that capture seasonal flavors.

A Quick & Easy Little Treat! 🙂

Cake Mix Apple Spice Muffins Recipe

The ingredient list for these muffins is minimal and straightforward: 1 box spice cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker work well), 2 cups applesauce, and 1 large diced apple. Optional mix-ins like raisins, walnuts, or pecans can add texture and flavor. You can also fold in about 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot or zucchini to sneak in extra vegetables.

The only prep work is dicing the apple, which takes a minute or two. Leaving the peel on adds fiber and nutrition, but peel if you prefer a smoother texture.

After the apple is diced, mix the cake mix and applesauce until combined, fold in the apple pieces, and spoon the batter into a greased or paper-lined muffin pan. Bake at 350° F for 18–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.

Print Recipe

Cake Mix Apple Spice Muffins (3 Ingredients)

If you’re looking for quick and easy snack ideas, these apple spice muffins use only three main ingredients: a box of spice cake mix, applesauce, and a diced apple. They bake up moist and flavorful and are excellent warmed and spread with cream cheese.

Course: Snack

Keyword: 3 ingredients, apple, applesauce, cake mix, easy, fall, muffins

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 box spice cake mix
2 cups applesauce
1 large diced apple (any kind)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease or line a muffin pan.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and applesauce until well blended. Fold in the diced apple.
Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake on the center rack for 18–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Enjoy warm with butter or cream cheese.

Notes

Optional: Fold in about 1/2 cup of mix-ins such as chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins for added texture.
Optional: Add 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot or zucchini to boost nutrition and sneak in veggies.

Don’t forget to pin these easy apple muffins for later. So quick and easy to make! 🙂