Want a quick-fix cake that doesn't take hours to make? Look no further! This article is your go-to guide for cake recipes that start with a trusty box mix. We get it – life gets busy, and sometimes you need a shortcut in the kitchen. But just because you're taking the easy route doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor and creativity. With a box mix as your base, you can still create mouthwatering cakes that impress your friends and family. From simple tweaks to inventive additions, we'll show you how to take that basic mix and turn it into something truly extraordinary.
Easy Boston Cream Pie Recipe
Our easy Boston Cream Pie recipe is simplified using a cake mix, though with a simple technique is still has the classic sponge cake texture. Get the Recipe: Easy Boston Cream Pie Recipe
Lemon Sheet Cake
Lemon Sheet Cake is a tender, moist dessert that's made with a doctored-up boxed yellow cake mix and covered with a 3-ingredient lemon glaze!
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Quick Coffee Cake
Quick Coffee Cake is a delicious, flavor packed cake ready for the oven in under 10 minutes! Perfect anytime of the day! Get the Recipe: Quick Coffee Cake
Rum Cake
Rum Cake made with yellow cake mix, pudding, and rum to create an incredibly tender, moist cake that’s soaked in a sweet sugar glaze!
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Pina Colada Cake
Our pina colada cake is a luscious dessert that transports you to a tropical paradise. This cake is infused with coconut and pineapple. Get the Recipe: Pina Colada Cake
German Chocolate Poke Cake
This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with chocolate ganache and sweet coconut pecan frosting!
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Margarita Bundt Cake
Your favorite cocktail is just as delicious baked into this easy Margarita Bundt Cake recipe, as it is served in a glass!
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Reese’s Poke Cake: A Delicious Peanut Butter Dessert Recipe
This Reese’s Poke Cake is such a decadent and easy peanut butter dessert recipe for the serious peanut butter cups lovers. This heavenly combination comes together in this chocolate peanut butter sheet cake that is perfect to bring to parties, dinners or eat just because!
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Bacardi Pina Colada Rum Cake
This moist and delicious Bacardi Pina Colada Rum Cake is filled with tropical pineapple and coconut flavors, and of course plenty of rum!
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Easy Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe
Boston Cream Poke Cake is simple to make with a yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding, and a chocolate glaze on top. A one-pan dessert! Get the Recipe: Easy Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe
Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is a tasty twist on the classic. White cake, strawberry filling, and creamy topping for an easy treat.
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Easy Black Forest Cake
A light and fluffy chocolate cake filled tangy whipped cream and juicy black cherries. This black forest cake recipe uses a cake mix but tastes homemade!
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Earthquake Cake Recipe
This earthquake cake recipe is a tasty and decadent dessert that combines chocolate cake (from a box!) with a swirl of cream cheese, pecans, and coconut. Get the Recipe: Earthquake Cake Recipe
Irish Cream Bundt Cake
This Irish cream bundt cake is moist and flavorful. It has the iconic taste of Irish cream with its milky sweet notes of vanilla, chocolate, and whiskey.
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Easy Mocha Cake Recipe From A Cake Mix
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of chocolate and coffee with this easy mocha cake recipe made with cake mix.
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Easy Coffee Angel Food Cake
Coffee angel food cake is every bit as light and airy as you would expect with just the right amount of coffee flavor baked in. This recipe starts with a cake
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Pumpkin Bar Recipe
These deliciously moist pumpkin bars with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are amazing. Look no further for the best pumpkin bar recipe.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Delicious Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes with just a subtle hint of cinnamon are quick and easy to make and taste simply incredible.
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Coconut Coffee Cake
Coconut coffee cake with a cinnamon pecan swirl in the middle, glaze, and toasted coconut pecan topping. Slice of heaven!
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Coconut Poke Cake Recipe
A delicious coconut poke cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion! This easy poke cake is made with coconut milk and shredded coconut.
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Neapolitan Bundt Cake Recipe
Bake this delicious and easy-to-make Neapolitan Bundt cake with a vanilla glaze, all topped off with chocolate ganache for extra decadence.
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The Best Pecan Pie Cake
Pecan Pie Cake is a simple and delicious cake. Topped with a pecan pie filling this tender cake will have you wanting seconds and thirds!
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Red White and Blue Cake
This Red, White, and Blue Cake is tender, delicious, and easy to make! It is the perfect cake for the patriotic holidays!
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Brownie Cake
This brownie cake is rich, decadent and filled with chocolate. This quick and easy recipe is great for holidays, birthdays and Christmas.
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Easter Funfetti Cake Recipe From Box
Easy Funfetti cake from a box mix with a few variations to make it taste like homemade - easy and sensational cake recipe.
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Easy Classic Vanilla Layer Cake
Easy Classic Vanilla Layer Cake- moist, light 3-layer cake frosted in rich vanilla buttercream, made with pudding, sour cream, vanilla and a white cake mix.
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Lemon Poke Cake
Lemon poke cake is a moist cake poked and filled with zesty lemon pudding and topped with creamy Cool Whip!
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Crushed Pineapple
Pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple is a unique dessert that’s sure to impress! Made with store-bought cake mix, it’s so easy!
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Heath Bar Cake From a Box Cake Mix
Chocolate and caramel, is there a more heavenly combination? Combine that with German Chocolate cake and I'm in! This delicious Heath Bar Cake is not only indulgent, it's easy to make! I can't wait to hear your feedback on this delicious cake, it's sure to be a favorite for years to come!
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Crushed Pineapple
Pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple is a unique dessert that’s sure to impress! Made with store-bought cake mix, it’s so easy!
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Pecan Upside Down Cake
This caramel pecan upside down cake has a rich cream cheese pound cake (made with a cake mix), buttery, pecan topping, & cream cheese glaze.
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More From Seasonal Cravings
On the hunt for easy, crowd-pleasing sweet treats that practically scream simplicity? This article delves into the magic that unfolds in a 9 x 13 pan, where desserts step up as the unsung heroes of your kitchen.
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22 Delicious Desserts Made in a Loaf Pan
From gooey brownies to moist banana bread, we're about to prove that your loaf pan is the unsung hero of the dessert world. No need for complicated steps or a culinary degree – just a bit of mixing, pouring, and some good ol' oven magic.
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50 Appetizers Hearty Enough to Eat For Dinner
Let's ditch the usual and embark on a culinary journey where appetizers take the spotlight and redefine the way we enjoy a meal!
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