Welcome to my "Top 24 in 2024" post, y'all. In this post I'm going to share fan favorites over the past year.

2024. . .Was a Very Fine Year!
This has been an exciting year, filled with new cake, cupcake, cookie, and pie recipes. I've even discovered some new frostings, savory dishes, and other sweet treats.
More than anything, I've expanded my reach beyond cake mix recipes into a lot of homemade goodies, a fact I'm really proud of. (I was always a terrible baker, so I'm still on a learning curve!)
Without further ado, let's look at the top 24 recipes of this year!
Most Popular Recipes in 2024
Enjoy the more popular recipes in 2024 from Out of the Box Baking!
Easy Cinnamon Rolls from Canned Biscuits
These cinnamon rolls taste just like the homemade ones you might slave hours over. But they come together in (literally) minutes. Best of all, no one will know you didn't make them from scratch! (No yeast dough necessary, y'all!)
Easy DIY Wedding Cake
Thinking about making a wedding cake, but not sure you can do it? Well, rest easy! I’m going to give you step-by-step instructions so that you can create this easy DIY wedding cake on your own, without involving a bakery! Best of all, you can bake it at home, in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Soft Christmas Peppermints (Old-Fashioned Butter Mints)
In this post I’m going to show you how to make luscious soft Christmas peppermints, also known as Butter Mints. They’re perfect for Christmas or any time of year.
Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies
If you love a luscious, pillowy sugar cookie but you’re also a fan of cream cheese, this is the cookie for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make these delicious Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies.
Simple Marshmallow Fluff Frosting
If you’re looking for a light, fluffy frosting, one that’s a little different from a traditional buttercream, you’re going to love this delicious marshmallow fluff frosting! Best of all, it comes together in minutes!
Best Italian Cream Cake (doctored cake mix)
Whether you’re needing a birthday cake, a wedding cake, or an anniversary cake, we’ve got just the recipe for you!
Italian cream cake is one of the most popular cake flavors around. . .for a reason!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake from a Box Mix
It’s so easy to turn a yellow cake mix into this easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
One can of sliced pineapple rings, 1 cup of brown sugar, some maraschino cherries, and the usual ingredients for a boxed cake mix. . .and you’re good to go. Talk about an easy dessert!
Instant Oatmeal Muffins
In this post I’m going to show you how to take leftover packets of instant oatmeal–in any flavor you happen to have on hand–and turn them into luscious muffins.
Delicious!
Butter Pecan Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
It doesn’t seem right to label these amazing mounds of deliciousness “butter pecan cupcakes” because they are (truly) so much more.
They’re the stuff dreams are made of.
Best Banana Pudding with Biscoff Cookies!
If you love Banana Pudding but you’re looking for a twist, one that involves the warmth of a Biscoff cookie, you’ve come to the right place!
This creamy pudding will leave your guests swooning. Best of all, it’s simple to make and requires no cooking whatsoever.
The Ultimate Decorator's Buttercream Frosting
If you’re looking for a buttercream that’s bright white, fluffy, and filled with sweetness, you’ve come to the right place. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make and requires very few ingredients.
Dreamy Buttercream Frosting
You’re wondering how to doctor a boxed cake mix to make those cupcakes or cake look and taste more like homemade? Look no further than the frosting. Yep, that’s right! Sometimes it’s not the cupcake (or cake). It’s what you add to the top that makes all of the difference.
Southern Cornbread with Whipping Cream
In this post I’m going to show you how to doctor an instant cornbread mix to make it moist and flavorful using a simple ingredient. . .heavy whipping cream.
Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes (doctored cake mix)
Holiday spice and everything nice! That’s what these carrot cake cupcakes are made of! Best of all, they start with a boxed mix!
Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you’re in the mood for those perfect fall flavors–pumpkin and spice–have I got a recipe for you! This is an easy cake to whip up in a hurry, and it all starts with a boxed cake mix! Whether you’re serving it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other time of year, it’s the perfect blend of flavors.
Strawberry Pie Filling Cake (doctored white cake mix)
If you’re looking for a rich strawberry cake that starts with a simple white cake mix you’ve come to the right place. This one is different from the rest because it starts with something you’ve probably never used in a cake before. . .pie filling. Add to this, the tartness of the lemon cream cheese frosting and you’re definitely going to swoon!
Easy Butter Pecan Pound Cake (with canned frosting baked inside)
If you love the rich flavor of pecans but the ease or a simple cake mix, have I got a treat for you! This delicious and simple pound cake comes together in no time and has a secret ingredient in the batter: a can of coconut pecan frosting!
Earthquake Cake (German Chocolate Upside Down Cake)
If German Chocolate Cake is your thing but you don’t have time to make the coconut pecan frosting from scratch, this is the recipe for you! This luscious Earthquake Cake oozes with flavor. It’s loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips, and it bubbles over with an extra-special addition: cream cheese filling!
Traditional Coconut Cake (with Cream of Coconut Frosting)
Coconut cake is a popular offering in the south, but there’s no reason why we need to limit it geographically! This luscious cake is perfect for families across the globe and great for Christmas, Easter, and every day in-between!
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you love the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar and you’re in a hurry, these muffins will be perfect for you. They come together (start to finish) in under 20 minutes. And best of all, they start with a simple white cake mix.
Easy Black Forest Bundt Cake (doctored cake mix)
If you love the flavors of chocolate and cherries you’re going to adore this easy Black Forest Bundt Cake. It’s one of the simplest cakes you’ll ever make and best of all it starts with a box of cake mix.
Mock Angel Food Cake from White Cake Mix
If you’re in the mood for a springy angel food cake but you don’t have the ingredients on hand, I’ve got a quick alternative for you. This angel food came comes together easily and it starts with a box of white cake mix!
Pecan Toffee Cookies with Salted Caramel
If you’re looking for an amazing brown sugar cookie loaded with crunch and depth of flavor, this is the recipe for you! These delicious pecan toffee cookies are packed full of brown sugar, toffee bits, and pecans and they’re drizzled with salted caramel.
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe.
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About the Author
Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.