Name: Triple Berry Cake Mix Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups a mixed assortment of red raspberries, blackberries and fresh blueberries; 1 package of white cake mix; 1 package of instant lemon pudding; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup oil; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)

These Triple Berry Cake Mix Muffins are bursting with fresh or frozen berries and are one of the easiest perfect muffins you'll ever make.

Our muffins are made starting with a cake mix with the addition of instant lemon or vanilla pudding, they bake up moist and tender.

Perfect for a red, white, and blue Patriotic Holiday party or just because they're so delicious!

They're even great as a dessert muffin just by adding a scoop of your favorite ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream.

The recipe comes together quickly using an electric mixer, folding in the berries, and baking in cupcake tins with or without liners.

I really love how interchangeable these muffins are and you can adapt them to any fruits you prefer using the same amount specified in this recipe.

We even included a streusel topping if you prefer a touch of delicious cinnamon-style coffee cake muffins!

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this is a cake mix doctored made into muffins with red raspberry, blackberry and blueberries

Easy Triple Berry Muffins Using A Cake Mix

Using a cake mix makes around 24 muffins and is perfect for gift-giving for that special someone when you're in a hurry
These require just a few ingredients and super easy to make and are great for beginner bakers
If you're not a fan of berries try using any other fruits so this recipe is very adaptable
These muffins (like our mango muffins) freeze perfectly for up to 6 months and are great reheated or grilled
Our muffins are perfect for on-the-go folks for a delicious breakfast treat or to bring to the office
These muffins instantly turn into a delicious dessert just by adding whipped cream and a few more berries on top

these are doctored cake mix muffins cooling in a cupcake tin

Shopping List for Ingredients Needed

white cake mix
oil
instant lemon or vanilla pudding
blueberries, red raspberries, and blackberries
optional: lemon zest or lemon extract

these are the ingredients for the make muffins with a cake mix

Other Additions or Substitutions

chopped or diced fruits strawberries, peaches, cherries, pear, pineapple, mango, fig, chopped dates, chopped apples
add in any kind of seeds or nuts
add coconut for a tropical muffin
cinnamon and sugar topping or just sugar
make a streusel topping see the recipe below in the recipe card
grate in a few tablespoons of orange zest or lemon zest
for all you chocolate lovers out there add chunks of your favorite or chips of any flavor!
in a hurry, use drained canned blotted dry or frozen fruits used from the frozen state do not thaw

Tips for Doctored Cake Mix Muffins

use any brand of cake mix (we use white but yellow can be substituted)
use a toothpick to ensure they are completely cooked
blot the fruits dry after washing and if using canned drain them well
beat the batter for at least 3 minutes
these muffins taste great warm or cold
these triple berry muffins make a delicious dessert shortcake just add more fruits and whipped cream on top or your favorite ice cream
serve with butter, jams, or split and make grilled muffins

this is the batter all mixed with 3 kinds of berries

Easy Steps-by-Step Doctore Cake Mix Triple Berry Muffins

Prepare a muffin tin with liners or without (if no liners spray the tin with cooking spray oil) and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Mix the cake mix with pudding, eggs, milk, and oil
Beat for 3 minutes
Using an ice cream scoop, place it in a prepared cupcake tin
Fill 24 muffins cups with the batter and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes
Serve warm or cold

3 kinds of berries in a strainer washed and ready for muffin batter

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Perfect Triple Berry Muffins

These quick and easy muffins are just perfect for unexpected guests, and a quick gift to brighten someone's day.

Keep these pantry ingredients on hand these muffins are perfect for a road trip and a quick breakfast.

In one recipe, any fruit can be added and just in case you're a big banana fan try our Banana Mango Muffins they're another perfect summer muffin.