2-Ingredient Apple Spice Cake Mix Cupcakes

Sometimes, the best desserts are the simplest. These 2-ingredient spice cupcakes are proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to whip up something delicious. Made with just a box of spice cake mix and a can of apple pie filling, they’re incredibly moist, perfectly spiced, and bursting with warm apple goodness.

No eggs, oil, or extra fuss—just stir, bake, and enjoy. Whether you need a quick dessert for a gathering or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort, these cupcakes are sure to hit the spot. Simple, cozy, and oh-so-tasty!

Love baking from scratch? Don’t miss these cinnamon mini muffins! They’re low in calories, low in sugar, and packed with cozy fall flavors. Perfect for a guilt-free treat.

To make this recipe more WeightWatchers-friendly, simply swap in sugar-free yellow cake mix and sugar-free apple pie filling, then add a dash of your favorite spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. It’s that simple—and so delicious!

How to Make Apple Spice Cake Mix Cupcakes

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease a standard muffin pan and set aside.

Step 2: Add the apple pie filling to a large mixing bowl (affiliate link) and mash apples into small to medium chunks.

Step 3: Gradually sift cake mix into mashed apple mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

Step 4: Divide batter evenly between 12 cups of prepared muffin pan. Each cup will be about 3/4 full.

Step 5: Bake for 16 – 18 minutes, or until cupcakes are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, remove cupcakes and place on a cooling rack (affiliate link) to cool completely.

Step 7: If desired, lightly frost cupcakes before serving or enjoy them plain or with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar.

Step 8: Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

When mixing the batter, you may find it easier to gradually sift the dry cake mix into the mashed apple pie filling rather than dumping in the entire cake mix. It may be a little harder to get all the cake mix incorporated if you just pour it all in and may end up with dry spots throughout the batter.

I’ve now made this recipe several times and find it much simpler to slowly sift the cake mix in while stirring to combine. It takes a few extra minutes, but so worth the effort.

How Many Calories and WW Points in 2-Ingredient Apple Spice Cake Mix Cupcakes?

According to my calculations, each cupcake has 183 calories and 10 WW Points.

To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
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How to Make These Cake Mix Cupcakes More WW Friendly (Low Sugar Variation)

1. Substitute no sugar added apple pie filling. There are several brands available including Lucky Leaf, Duncan Hines & Great Value.
2. Substitute a sugar free white or yellow cake mix and the following spices in place of the spice cake mix:
   • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice. (Or use 2 to 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.)

These changes lower the WeightWatchers Points from 10 to 4.

If you like these easy cake mix cupcakes, be sure to check out some of my other WW friendly cupcakes, muffins & donuts, including Low Fat Apple Bran Muffins, Lighter Apple Pecan Muffins, 3-Ingredient Baked Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake Mix Donuts, Easy 2-Ingredient 7-Up Cupcakes, Low Calorie Chocolate Cupcakes, Carrot Cupcakes Made Lighter and WW Mini Double German Chocolate Cupcakes.

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More Easy Desserts for WeightWatchers

• Light, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor, 2-Ingredient WeightWatchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake is the perfect easy dessert. With just two simple ingredients, it bakes up beautifully every time—no fuss, just sweetness in every bite.
• A box of cake mix and a can of diet soda come together to create, Weight Watchers 2-Ingredient Soda Cake a surprisingly moist and flavorful treat. It’s the ultimate shortcut to satisfying a cake craving with minimal effort.
• Buttery, flaky, and filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut goodness, 2-ingredient Nutella Puff Pastry is the easiest way to enjoy a bakery-style treat at home. With just two ingredients, you’ll have an indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth pastry in no time.
• Sometimes the simplest treats are the most satisfying, like 2-ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Made with just bananas and oats, they’re naturally sweet, chewy, and perfect for a quick, wholesome snack.
• 2-Ingredient Microwave Vanilla Yogurt Mug Cake – Craving cake in a hurry? This warm, single-serving vanilla cake made with yogurt and self-rising flour comes together in just minutes—no oven required!
• Moist, naturally sweet, and packed with tender apples, Apple Brownies are a delicious way to enjoy a classic treat with a lighter twist. Warm spices and fresh apples make each bite irresistible.
• Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cake – Warm, spiced apples and tart cranberries come together in this hands-off slow cooker cake that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or an easy weeknight dessert.
• When you need an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert, 3-Ingredient Applesauce Bundt Cake is the answer. With just a few simple ingredients, it bakes up perfectly moist and full of spiced apple flavor.

Helpful Articles & Tips for WeightWatchers

• A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the WeightWatchers Program
• A Comprehensive List of Articles & Tips for WeightWatchers
• What Foods Should I Eat in a Day on WeightWatchers
• WeightWatchers Zero Points Foods List
• WeightWatchers Friendly Meal Plans
• Why We Are More Motivated the Closer We Get to Our Goals – Another powerful WW Weekly Workshop Topic.