3 ingredient cake mix blueberry muffins are moist and delicious. An easy breakfast cake mix recipe with blueberry pie filling and is dairy free too. Whether you enjoy these in the morning or as a quick dessert we will show you how to turn cake mix into muffins right here.
You are going to love these blueberry muffins with pie filling! Want to make a loaf out of it, you totally can do that too! We started making what we called pie filling cupcakes back in the day but decided to make them for breakfast this go around and they didn’t last long.
If you have followed my food blog for any length of time now you know that I am all about fun cake mix hacks. Like I make all the things with it, including cookies and brownies! Really, I will share a few more of my favorite creations below too. We are going to cover this one though that does NOT use the directions on the back of the box.
All you need for this blueberry pie filling canned recipe is a can of pie filling and 2 eggs. I used white this time but homemade yellow cake mix would work too. Occasionally I can find a lemon variety which is a fun duo of flavors too. Once you make this the way instructed below you are going to want to try all the variations. Use cherry with strawberry dry mix, and OMG that is great too.
Ingredients for Blueberry Muffins with Cake Mix
You are going to need 1 box dry cake mix white cake mix used, lemon cake mix would be great too, 15 oz. size (regular size), really any flavor works but you want the fruit flavors to stand out so I like white.
To make things really super easy we are going to fold in just one can of pie filling blueberry used, 21 oz size to add moisture and your fruit.
And we choose to add a few large eggs, added at room temperature ideally, in order to make the end result really light and fluffy.
Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins
The great thing is they are dairy free and great for my husband to enjoy as well. There is plenty of moisture with just these two ingredients specified below, believe me. Now the texture will not be like cake, it’s thicker. Just as if you were to make our easy muffin recipe with variations it will remind you as if you were to make it homemade.
I have had to alter many of our favorite treats since there is 1 in my household who is lactose intolerant. Made a bunch of dairy free cookie recipes to boot for him and to share too.
Can you use other flavors of pie filling?
This is definitely one of our favorite blueberry canned pie filling recipes but you could use any flavor to make let’s say cherry or strawberry too. We were going for the traditional and most popular flavors here but the bake time wouldn’t change for other variations.
FAQ
Yes. To turn cake mix into muffins you are not going to add the ingredients on the back of the box. Instead you need eggs and pie filling for best results to make the batter thicker and super moist. You can use yellow cake mix, white, strawberry, lemon or any other flavor you’d like to make these.
There are boxed muffin mixes out there but you can do the same thing with a box of cake mix too. We will show you how to use the dry mix of your choice + these other 2 ingredients to make the most tender muffins ever.
That varies depending on the recipe you are using. Refer to the packaging if store bought or the recipe card with nutritional facts like the one we have at the bottom of this post.
Can you add a crumble?
You could add our muffin top crumble too if you wanted more wow, or lemon zest to top. This will add a bit more texture and sweetness to your treats but the timing won’t change at all. Just keep an eye on them so they don’t brown too much.
How Long to Bake Cake Mix Blueberry Muffins
You want to bake for 20 minutes for regular size muffins. If using ramekins, spray the insides and bake for 22 minutes or until muffin springs back when touched gently in the center.
Mini Muffins
We are going to use a regular muffin pan but this is how long to bake mini muffins if you want “oh so cute” bites of goodness instead. Cuts down the timing a lot to 10 minutes.
Jumbo Muffins Baking Time
The biggest difference between these and our jumbo blueberry muffins would be their size, and how long they take to bake. Regular sizes take 18-20 minutes where larger sizes increases a few minutes to about 22-25.
Muffin Tops
Want another variation on this one? We’ve talked about mini size, jumbo, but there are also blueberry muffin tops too! You need a different pan to make those but the top is the best part anyway right? With that you can make more than 18.
Baking Tips
I like to use paper muffin liners but you could spray it with non stick spray just the same. I think it is easier to grab and go this way and there is no cleaning the pan at the end if you do it this way. You can find all different colors and designs too if you’re serving them to guests. We share with you how long to bake muffins at 350 of all shapes and sizes.
How to Tell When Cake Mix Muffins are Done
I am a stickler for this. I hate hate when my baked goods have baked too long and get dried out, and too brown on the bottom. You always want to stand close after the minimum bake time. I say the same thing when I talk about how long to bake a cake. If it says 20 for the least minutes, set to 18 or 19 because your oven might be hotter.
Then look thru the glass. If the tops are lightly browned you should open gently and touch the center of one very lightly. If it sinks it needs 2 more minutes and then check again. If it immediately bounces back it is fluffy and IMMEDIATELY should be taken out. AND remove them from the hot pan too, on to a cooling rack.
Cake Mix Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix, white used, 15 oz.
- 1 can pie filling, blueberry used, 21 oz
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl mix together the eggs and cake mix until crumbly.
- Gently fold in the pie filling trying not to smash the whole berries in it, make sure all cake mix is incorporated and moist.
- Line muffin cups with paper liners. Fill each one 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes for regular size muffins or if using ramekins or jumbo muffin pan bake for 22 minutes or until muffin springs back when touched gently in the center.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to keep leftover muffins moist
You want to let them get to room temperature first. Then slide into freezer bags and suck all the air out. Keep on the counter for up to 3 days or so, reseal after removing one to stay fluffy. Enjoy as is or warm and serve with some vanilla ice cream as a real treat.
Hello
Can you make these in a cake or loaf pan instead of muffins
Yes you definitely could, assume maybe 35 minutes in loaf pan?
Can you use fresh blueberries if so how many
You would have to use the pie filling and could add up to 3/4 cup fresh but need the gooey liquid in can to make batter
Can you use yellow cake mix or does it have to be white cake mix?
any flavor will work
Baked these today. Didn’t look good but tasted good. I did do a streusel topping. I made a few regular muffins and some mini ones. I did have to add time to bake them. Will do them again.
Only thing I can think of is adding the streusel would likely weigh them down, mine always comes out super fluffy and rise well
Could you use any pie filling for this recipe?
Not lemon but any fruit yes. If apple cut the larger pieces into smaller bits