Cake Mix Cakes

This easy Apple Upside-Down Cake starts with a white cake mix and bakes up beautifully in a cast iron skillet or a regular pan. Warm, caramelized, and delicious!

Discover 12 easy dump cake recipes made with boxed cake mix! From pecan pie to berry, pumpkin, and apple, these simple Southern desserts are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or everyday baking.

Warm, spicy, and perfectly decadent—this Mexican Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake combines German chocolate cake mix, cinnamon, and a hint of heat, topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream glaze. The perfect cozy dessert for holidays and gatherings!

This easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe combines the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with the simplicity of a yellow cake mix. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a sweet, buttery treat!

This Easy Pumpkin Pound Cake (from a cake mix) is dense, moist, and bursting with cozy fall spices—perfect with coffee, tea, or as a holiday dessert.

This Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake starts with a simple cake mix and bakes up rich, moist, and perfectly spiced with a luscious brown sugar buttercream.

If you’re looking for the world’s simplest 4th of July cake, this is the recipe for you! I’m going to show you how to make a simple patriotic cake with ingredients you likely have on hand! 

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 the recipe! 

Make any boxed cake mix taste homemade with 40 easy baking secrets. Simple tips, ingredient swaps, and pro tricks for better texture, flavor, and results every time.

Discover the best doctored chocolate cake mix recipes that turn a simple box mix into rich, moist, bakery-style cakes, cookies, brownies, trifles, and bars! These easy, foolproof upgrades add homemade flavor with minimal effort—perfect for any chocolate lover!

Learn how to doctor a spice cake mix with simple pantry ingredients for a moist, flavorful cake. This easy upgrade is perfect for fall baking and holidays.

If you’re looking for a rich orange cake filled with bursts of cherries, this is the recipe for you. Best of all, the is a simple cake that starts with a box of cake mix! 

If you’re looking for a simple chocolate cake with the texture of velvet, this is the recipe for you. This easy doctored cake mix uses a fun and interesting addition - mayonnaise. 

If you're looking for a chunky, delicious carrot cake loaded with a surprise apple flavor, this is the recipe for you! It's simple, it's delicious, and best of all. . .it starts with a box of cake mix.

If you love a delicious lemon pound cake but you’re in a hurry and don’t want to make one from scratch, I’ve got you covered! In this post I’m going to show you how to make an easy and quick lemon pound cake that starts with a box of cake mix. 

Learn how to transform a simple boxed cake mix into a buttery, dense pound cake with a few light hacks—quick, moist, and foolproof.

Discover 80+ delicious ways to transform boxed cake mix into irresistible desserts. From cookies and bars to pies and cakes, these recipes are simple, creative, and perfect for every occasion.

If you love the flavors of cinnamon and apple, have I got a treat for you. This simple cake starts with a box of cake mix but certainly doesn’t end there! 

If you love the light, airy texture of those little cakes called Twinkles but you've got a crowd to feed, this is the cake for you! This Twinkie-inspired cake is simple and delicious. Best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix!

If you love a yummy pound cake, loaded with flavor and texture, but you’re in a hurry, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a quick pound cake using a simple box of cake mix. 

You can make a simple box of yellow cake mix taste like homemade with just a few fun and simple additions!

This 3-ingredient “Are You Kidding Me Cake” starts with a doctored cake mix and turns into a quick, moist, and endlessly customizable dessert. Get fun twists, topping ideas, and a foolproof recipe!

If you're looking for a rich, gooey chocolate cake, loaded with sweet strawberry filling, this is the recipe for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make a delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dump Cake!

If you’re looking for the perfect treat to serve your guests during the holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. This delicious bundt cake is packed full of flavor and texture and starts with a simple box of cake mix!  Why do Orange and Cranberry Go Together So Well?  Oh, friends! I can think …

If you're looking for creative ways to take a simple box of yellow cake mix and turn it into a delicious cake that's anything but simple, this is the post for you! Keep reading, because I'm going to share some of my favorite Doctored Yellow Cake Mix recipes.

If you love a yummy spice cake and you’re also a fan of banana bread, this is the perfect simple treat for you. It comes together quickly and starts with a box of cake mix.

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious Tres Leches cake, one filled with rich, luscious texture and flavor, this is the post for you!

All the flavor of sweet potato pie in an easy dump cake—warm spices, buttery topping, and effortless prep for a cozy fall dessert.

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!  What is a Mock Angel Food Cake?  Traditionally a mock angel food …

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.

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 …

This lush lemon loaf is delicious any time of day!

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! 

Sink your fork into rich German chocolate pound cake with creamy canned frosting baked right inside. This easy twist on a classic pound cake delivers moist texture and gooey layers—perfect for dessert night or celebrations.

Wondering how many boxes of cake mix you’ll need for your recipe or celebration? This clear guide breaks down quantities by pan size and servings so you can plan with confidence and avoid kitchen guesswork. Here at Out of the Box Baking we focus a lot of boxed mixes. A simple box of 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!

Every now and again you want something so classic, so comforting, that nothing else will do. This easy Pineapple Upside Down Dump cake is cobbler-like in texture but one of the most flavorful things you'll ever eat.

20 creative and easy ways to turn a basic white cake mix into cookies, cupcakes, bars, bundts, and more—perfect for quick baking and big flavor.

Make a classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake using a simple box of yellow cake mix. With caramelized pineapple, cherries, and buttery brown sugar, this easy doctored cake mix recipe tastes just like homemade.

This rich yellow cake, loaded with browned butter, toasted walnuts, and vanilla extract will make you swoon. The addition of sour cream makes it sturdy and moist and the milk adds a luscious texture. The brown butter maple glaze on top? Well, that's just the icing on the cake! (Literally!)