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There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked cake, and with these 20+ great cake mix hacks, you can have that same delicious smell in your kitchen without all the fuss.
Amazing Dessert that Start with a Box of Cake Mix!
Bakers of the world, unite! This is the ultimate guide to hacks for those who use cake mixes. Whether you’re wanting to make a doctored cake mix or get a little more creative, these tips will help take your cakes to the next level. Plus, they’re perfect for busy moms and parents who want something delicious and easy – let the cake mix do all the work!
These recipes use different flavors of cake mix to create unique and delicious cakes, bars, and even cake pops. So whether you’re looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite cake mix or you’re in the mood for something different, these recipes have you covered.
20+ Cake Mix Hacks
Whether it's for a birthday, graduation, or just because you need some cake in your life, most of us have baked at least one cake mix.
And while there are tons of great recipes out there to try with the mix, sometimes we're stuck on what else to do with them!
That is why today I'm sharing my 20 favorite hacks for baking desserts from "scratch" - plus they all start with your favorite boxed mixes!
Moist pumpkin streusel muffins made with cake mix and pumpkin puree, topped with a buttery crumb and sweet glaze for the perfect fall treat.
Banana Pudding Poke Cake has a moist yellow cake base, is poked and filled with creamy pudding, then topped with bananas and covered with Cool Whip
You can’t go wrong with a classic jello poke cake recipe, and this strawberry poke cake is one of the most refreshing and light poke cakes, topped off with smooth and creamy Cool Whip!
No brownie mix? No problem! Make cake mix brownies instead -- you may even like them better!
This Butterfinger Cake is a poke cake that is oozing with delicious caramel flavor and topped with crunchy Butterfinger’s candy. It’s super simple to make and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Anyone who has ever baked a cake from a mix knows that the results are never as good as when you make the batter from scratch. However, what if we told you that there are some ways to make cake mix cookies that taste just as delicious—if not better—than cookies made from scratch? It’s true! Keep reading for our favorite recipes.
Butter Cake is easy to make with a simple box mix shortcut. A chewy butter cake base is topped with a velvety, custard-like cream cheese layer, baked together, then drizzled with butter sauce for serving
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars only have 4 ingredients and are thick and buttery and melt in your mouth delicious.
This Blueberry Breakfast Cake is packed full of delicious blueberries and finished off with a sweet, crumbly, homemade cinnamon streusel topping. It’s the perfect pair with your cup of coffee.
Our Apple Cider Doughnut Cake is flavorful and moist with an apple cider glaze and cinnamon sugar to top it off.
Our Valentine’s Day Cake has a wonderful surprise inside when you slice into it! A delicious pound cake with a heart peekaboo-ing in the center!
These soft and chewy strawberry cookies are full of delicious white chocolate chips, and ready in under 20 minutes from start to finish (with the help of a box of cake mix!)
These Watermelon Cake Pops are the perfect dessert for your next summer party! They look just like mini watermelons! They are super delicious and easy to make!
Every bite of this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is bursting with delicious flavor. The cake is moist and soft. The homemade frosting is the perfect way to top it all of.
These Funfetti Whoopie Pies bring a whole rainbow of colors and sprinkles to the traditional whoopie pie recipe!
Earthquake Cake is a moist and chocolatey homemade cake starts with a cake mix! It explodes with chocolate, coconut, pecans and a cream cheese swirl!
Chocolate trifle is a rich and creamy, chocolate layered dessert that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and have you coming back for more!
This moist Chocolate Poke Cake is easily made using a box cake mix as the base, then filled with rich chocolatey filling and topped off with homemade chocolate whipped topping.
This delicious chocolate cherry cake is bursting with flavor thanks to a unique ingredient, Cherry Dr. Pepper! Super moist and crazy easy to make!
All you need are 5 simple ingredients and a box of cake mix to make these delicious Funfetti Cookies! These cake mix cookies are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
These No Bake Cheesecake Bites are a tasty combo of Funfetti cake mix and cream cheese that’s coated in white chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles.
All you need are 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this fun and festive and easy party dip recipe! Light, creamy and delicious - but best of all, topped with sprinkles!
Christmas Red Velvet Poke Cake is a delicious, moist holiday cake that is easily made with a boxed cake mix, pudding, and whipped topping.
With a sweet, fruity filling and a buttery golden crust, this Blackberry Cobbler takes a basic cobbler beyond an everyday dessert.
These Pumpkin Pie Bars are a heavenly cross between pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Fluffy cake mix is combined with pumpkin pie mix and spices, then topped off with crunchy pecans.
These Cream Cheese Lemon Bars are sweet, cream cheesy, lemony, buttery, and so easy!
Lady I love deserts, especially pastries!!! and your recipes are devine! we are soul sisters! lol. thank you for all the tips. if you have some tips on butter cream icing and what I am doing wrong? it is never firm enough and dosen’t want to stay on the cake. Help please!
You’re totally right—getting buttercream firm enough can be tricky! A few easy tricks: make sure your butter is at room temp (not too soft), and if the frosting is too floppy, throw it in the fridge for a bit or add a little sifted powdered sugar. For icing that sticks, try doing a thin crumb coat and chilling the cake before the final layer. Hope that helps!
very good!
cheesecake cake pops there is no recipe just shows a picture of ingredients. I would love to have a recipe but have to wing and a prayer it as I need to make them ASAP.
Love your recipes and hacks. Makes life so much easier.
Can’t wait to try some of theses lovely recipes.
Hi
I look so forward to your ideas and always sit and drool and cant wait to try a new one!
Thank you for letting us into your great ideas!!!
Fabulous!
Can’t wait to try these cakes. My Grandsons would love to be my test people.