Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

If you're a cinnamon lover, you've come to the right place! In this post I'm going to share dozens of recipes for breakfast bakes that all have the same delightful and aromatic spice. . .cinnamon!

Enjoy this simple and delicious butterscotch muffin. This is a versatile recipe, perfect for muffins, bundt cake, or even cookies! Best of all, this is a low-calorie recipe!

If you're looking for a simple but tasty banana recipe, this is the one for you! Unlike other recipes, this one calls for a couple of unusual ingredients--pudding and vanilla wafers!

There's no better time of year for muffins than the fall, and that's why Out of the Box Baking has been putting together all sorts of delicious fall-themed muffins, perfect for the season. In this comprehensive list you'll find more than a dozen options.

Is there anything finer than a warm, rich cake in the fall? Here at Out of the Box Baking we've got you covered with dozens of autumn-themed cakes, perfect for the season!

If you love peanut butter and chocolate together, I’ve got a real treat for you! These delicious Chewies have a chocolate base and a peanut butter layer on top. Best of all, they’re easy to make because they start with a couple of boxes of cake mix! 

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.

In this post I'm going to show you how to make a healthy and delicious muffin that gets its name from one of my favorite cakes--Carrot Cake! This is a simple recipe, one you can whip up in a hurry. And it won't even make you fall off your diet!

In this post you're going to discover 70 delicious recipes, perfect for your next fall festival or event! These are easy to hold and most are also easy to make!

Banana Berry Chiffon Cake from Scratch Recipe (from Out of the Box Baking)

If you love the taste of raw cookie dough but you’re worried about the health hazards, have I got a treat for you. This delicious recipe will give you an edible cookie dough that’s safe and easy!

Bake your way through autumn with these cozy fall cookies and dessert bars. Packed with pumpkin, apple, molasses, and warm spices, these easy recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or family nights at home.

If you’re looking for a quick, easy recipe for soft chocolate chip cookies, this is the recipe for you! These cookies are made of simple ingredients and come together in minutes.

Simple Watergate salad from Out of the Box Baking

Discover over 100 doctored cake mix recipes — from holiday bundts and pumpkin spice cakes to cookies, bars, and desserts. Turn any boxed cake mix into a showstopper with these easy, tested ideas.

In this post I’m going to show you how to make these simple garlic knots. They’re loaded with flavor, simple to make, and start with a can of biscuits. Easy breezy!  Can I Make Delicious Garlic Knots?  Many of you who follow this post know that I’m an author. I write books for the Christin …

If you love bright tropical flavors and you’re a fan of pound cake, you’re going to love this recipe! This cake starts with a box of pineapple cake mix but it’s packed full of fruit, fruit, and more fruit! 

If you love carrot cake but you don’e have time to make one from scratch, this doctored cake mix is going to blow you away. There are some very surprising ingredients in the mix, and they all come together to form the best carrot cake ever! 

If you love sopapillas, but you’re also in love with sugar and cinnamon, have I got a treat for you! These easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are simple to make and absolutely packed with texture and flavor. 

If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel pecan banana bread that starts with a box of cake mix. 

If you’re in the mood for something tropical, this is the perfect dessert for you. In this post I’m going to share the recipe for a simple and delicious Mango Pineapple Cake! Best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix! What is a Cake Mix Recipe?  If you’ve been following my blog …

If you’re crazy about lemon flavor, this cake is going to blow you away! It’s lemon on lemon on lemon. And best of all, it’s simple to make. It starts with a boxed mix. 

If you love the light bright flavor of orange and you’re crazy about a chiffon cake texture, this recipe is perfect for you. You’re going to be shocked at how easy it is to whip up this light, fluffy cake from scratch! 

If you love cinnamon, sugar, and buttery biscuits, have I got a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make this simple but delicious recipe! 

These Churro cookies are a Crumbl copy cake. They're soft and have an amazing flavor and texture. But that cinnamon sugar topping is everything. And can we just talk about the frosting?

If you’re looking for a simpler way to make a traditional cake roll, keep reading! This is the post for you. I’m going to show you how to make one using a box of white cake mix. 

This Caramel Butterscotch Cake is rich, gooey, and unbelievably easy—made with a boxed mix and a caramel-butterscotch twist that tastes bakery-level. Perfect for fall gatherings, church socials, and holiday dessert tables.

This lush lemon loaf is delicious any time of day!

If you’re in the mood for an easy artisan bread, one you could make at home that’s loaded with flavor and texture, then stay tuned! This recipe is sure to make you very, very happy!  What is an Artisan Bread?  Artisan bread is is usually produced in small batches, with attention paid to detail. This …

If you love the rich chocolatey flavor of Oreos but you're in the mood for pie, have I got a treat for you. This recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Pie is simple and delicious! It comes together (literally) in minutes!

If you’re looking for an alternative to American Buttercream but you’ve been afraid to try some of the European varieties, I’ve got a special recipe for you. This simple Swiss Meringue Buttercream is easy and delicious and can be made in minutes. 

If you love a rich, sweet bread pudding but you’re also a fan of apple pie, have I got a treat for you! This delicious bread pudding is packed full of flavor and it’s super easy to make!

If you love a light, fluffy pie, rich with cherry flavor, you're going to love this recipe. You can make this recipe in the summertime and still keep your waistline in tact!

Enjoy this fun, interactive baking quiz, sure to test your skills (and your memory)! You will find the answers after each question. Question 1: What leavening agent is most often used in most traditional bread recipes? The answer is D: Yeast. Yeasts are single-celled microorganisms classified as part of the fungus kingdom. (Sounds delicious!) But I …

If you want a light, fluffy biscuit loaded with buttery flavor, this is the recipe for you! I’m going to show you how to make delicious homemade butter biscuits from scratch. 

These Caramel Apple Bars feature warm spiced apples, a buttery crust, and a rich caramel drizzle—like apple pie in a simple, sharable bar form.

If you love the idea of a protein infused bar but don’t have time to bake, this is the perfect solution for you. These easy no bake chocolate oats bars come together in minutes and are packed with healthy ingredients

If you love a rich chocolate cupcake but you’re also a fan of coffee, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make the easiest espresso cupcakes ever. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix! 

Start the year deliciously with these 25 muffin recipes for 2025! From classic blueberry to decadent chocolate and festive holiday flavors, this collection has a muffin for every occasion. Easy, tasty, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing.

If you love the light, fluffy texture of an ambrosia with the creamy sweetness of pudding, I’ve got an amazing and simple dessert recipe for you. I call this fluffy mixture Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia. You? Well, you’re going to call it heaven!