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20 Scrumptious Pound Cake Recipes!
If you're a pound cake lover, this is most assuredly the post for you! Keep reading to discover 20 of our favorite pound cakes--some from scratch, others from doctored cake mixes.
Boxed Cake Mix with Sourdough Discard: A Complete Recipe
If you’ve got a cake mix on hand, as well as half a cup of sourdough discard, you can whip up a cake that’s delicious, moist, and aerated with that lovely “bounce’ you see in sourdough bread. Keep reading for...
Sourdough Discard Pound Cake (From Scratch)
If you’ve got leftover sourdough discard and you’re in the mood for something sweet and delicious, this recipe is for you! In this post I’m going to tell you how I made a terrific Sourdough Discard Pound cake. . .from...
Simple Sourdough Discard Cheez-Its
These homemade sourdough discard Cheez-Its are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! A fun and easy no-waste recipe that turns extra starter into the ultimate crunchy snack.
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Sourdough Bread
Packed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and ranch seasoning, this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Sourdough Bread is the perfect savory twist on a classic artisan loaf. What is it About Bacon Cheddar Ranch, Y’all? I don’t know how or why these...
Heavenly No Bake Oreo Dessert
This Heavenly No Bake Oreo Dessert is rich, creamy, and irresistibly layered with crushed Oreos, fluffy whipped topping, and smooth pudding. Quick to assemble and perfect for any occasion, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat!
40 Boxed Cake Mix Secrets: Tips to Bake Like a Pro
Want to make your boxed cake mix taste homemade? Discover 40 of the best boxed cake mix add-ins and upgrades—easy ways to enhance flavor, texture, and add that all-important wow factor!
Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf is bursting with fresh lemon flavor, featuring a moist, buttery crumb and topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. It’s the perfect bakery-style treat to enjoy with coffee, tea, or as a refreshing anytime snack!
Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs
These Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs are made with flaky crescent dough and filled with tangy lemon and sweet strawberry pie fillings. Baked to golden perfection, they’re the ultimate easy summer treat—perfect for brunches, parties, or just because!
Italian Cream Cake Sourdough
This rich and flavorful Italian Cream Cake sourdough loaf combines the tang of sourdough with toasted pecans, coconut, and pockets of cream cheese. Made with a touch of yeast for a same-day bake, it’s a unique twist on a Southern...

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Let’s Step Out of the Box, Y’all!
If you love to bake and you’re looking for great hacks that start with a boxed mix, you’ve come to the right place! Out of the Box Baking is the brain-child of Janice Thompson (yours truly), an inspirational author of over 165 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.