These easy chocolate chip cake mix muffins are quick to make in 20 minutes with just 5 ingredients! They're soft, fluffy, tasty, and the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or dessert!
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It doesn't get better than homemade chocolate chip muffins that taste like they were made in a bakery and only require 5 simple ingredients!
My boyfriend loves these muffins, and I make plenty of batches throughout the year for his work lunches! They're quick for me to prepare, and they're great afternoon pick-me-up snacks/treats for him! A win-win!
Ingredients
- Boxed Golden/Yellow Cake Mix
- Eggs
- Butter
- Milk
- Chocolate Chips (this recipe uses semi-sweet, but milk chocolate also tastes great)
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 - Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
Step 2 - Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and milk, then mix with an electric hand mixer. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3 - Bake: Fill the muffin liners ¾ full with the muffin batter and bake on the middle rack for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Storage
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
Related Recipes
Some other quick cake mix muffins you might enjoy are these blueberry cake mix muffins, apple spice cake mix muffins, cherry muffins with canned cherries, lemon poppy seed cake mix muffins, carrot cake muffins with cake mix, banana cake mix muffins, and these pumpkin cake mix muffins too!
Some other chocolate chip desserts you may also like are these chocolate chip cake mix cookies, chocolate chip cake mix cookie bars, and these chewy chocolate chip cookies too.
📖 Recipe
Easy Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Muffins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These easy chocolate chip cake mix muffins come together quickly with 5 ingredients and are so fully and delicious!
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box (15.25 oz)
- Eggs: 3
- Butter, melted: ¼ cup
- Milk: ¾ cup
- Chocolate Chips, semi-sweet: 1 and ½ cups
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and milk, then mix with an electric hand mixer. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Fill the muffin liners ¾ full with the muffin batter and bake on the middle rack for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the muffin batter to avoid a dense texture. Mix just until combined for a light and fluffy texture.
Consider popping a few chocolate chips into the muffin tops right after removing them from the oven while they're still hot. This makes the muffins look amazing and will be extra chocolaty and delicious!
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: muffins
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: american
Andrea says
These are my go to muffins all year round! So quick and easy to make for work lunches 🙂 What do you think of them?