How to Make Muffins with Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Cake Mix
Wondering if Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix is worth picking up this summer? Here’s exactly how it bakes, tastes, and what to expect.
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Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix is one of this summer’s limited-edition baking mixes, combining a strawberry cake batter with a buttery corn flake topping for a fun mix of soft and crunchy textures. It comes together with just a few pantry staples, making it an easy dessert or breakfast treat when you’re short on time.
After baking a full batch, I found this mix easy to prepare and beautifully textured. The muffins baked evenly with a crisp, buttery topping, although I personally preferred last year’s Strawberries & Cream Pancake Mix because it had a more natural strawberry flavor. If you’re curious about this year’s version before buying a box, here’s everything you need to know before you bake.
If you like muffins, try our Moist Strawberry Muffins and the Vegan Matcha Muffins with Almonds. If you like Trader Joe’s mix boxes, try the popular Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix
FOOD HISTORY
💡”Carl Smith, a sales executive at General Mills, got the idea of selling a pre-mixed blend of flour, salt, baking powder, and lard to create biscuits from a chef on a train in 1930. After Smith pitched the idea for a biscuit mix to sell, head chemist of General Mills, Charlie Kress, created Bisquick. Bisquick entered the market in 1931. In the 1940s, Bisquick began using “a world of baking in a box,” and printed recipes for other baked goods such as dumplings, muffins, and coffee cake” Source: Wikipedia
Why🍓these muffins from Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin and Loaf Cake Mix work
- 👌Easy to make: You only need eggs, milk, oil, and butter to turn the boxed mix into bakery-style muffins or a soft loaf cake.
- 🥖Crunchy topping: The buttery corn flake topping adds a crisp texture that makes every bite more interesting than a standard boxed cake mix.
- ☀️Perfect for summer gatherings: One box makes a full dozen muffins or a loaf that’s easy to bring to picnics, barbecues, brunches, or potlucks.
🥄Kitchenware
- 1 large mixing bowl
- a whisk
- a non-stick muffin pan
📝Ingredients to make these muffins
- 🥣Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix
- 🥛Milk
- 🛢️Oil
- 🥚🥚Eggs
- 🧈Butter
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🕐How to make these muffins
⤵️Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list at the recipe card below
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil
2. Add muffin mix and stir until ingredients are well blended
3. Spoon batter into baking cups and sprinkle each muffin wtih one heaping tablespoon of the corn flake topping
4. In a pre-heated at 375 F oven, bake for 23-26 minutes. Cool before serving
FAQs about this recipe
Can I make muffins instead of a loaf?
Yes! The mix is designed for either 12 standard muffins or one 8×4-inch loaf pan. Simply follow the baking times listed on the package.
What does the corn flake topping taste like?
The topping is buttery, lightly crunchy, and slightly salty, which balances some of the sweetness of the strawberry cake.
Is this mix very sweet?
Yes. Compared to last year’s Strawberries & Cream Pancake Mix, I found this version noticeably sweeter. If you enjoy sweeter bakery-style muffins, you’ll probably like it, but if you prefer a more pronounced strawberry flavor, the sweetness may stand out.
How can I store these muffins?
Yes, you can. Make sure muffins are completely cooled. You don’t want them still warm because they will get soggy. Once cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or even a bag that is zipped. They should last up to 3 days on your counter. They will last longer in the refrigerator, but they won’t be as moist and fresh.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Allow the muffins or loaf cake to cool completely. Wrap each muffin or individual loaf slices in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about an hour. For the best texture, warm briefly in the microwave or oven.
My honest thoughts
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Easy to prepare
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great crunchy topping
- ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Strawberry flavor
- ⭐⭐☆☆☆ Sweetness level (quite sweet)
- Would I buy it again? Maybe once during the season, but I still prefer last year’s Strawberries & Cream Pancake Mix.
📖RECIPE CARD
How to Make Muffins with Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 Package Trader Joe's Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups
Make the corn flake topping:
- In a mixing bowl, add topping mix and melted butter. Use your fingers or a spoon to mix, slightly breaking the corn flakes and blending the butter evenly into the mix. Set aside
Make the muffin batter
- In another mixing bowl, add the eggs, oil, and milk. Whisk to combine
- Add muffin mix and stir until ingredients are well blended, but do not overmix
- Spoon batter into the baking cups and sprinkle each muffin with one heaping tablespoon of the corn flake topping. Lightly press the topping into the batter
- Bake for 23 to 26 minutes, or until top is beginning to turn golden brown
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Enjoy!
