These are the cake recipes readers come back to again and again—the ones that get shared, requested, and baked for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. From classic favorites to crowd-pleasing showstoppers, this collection features the most-loved cake recipes from Out of the Box Baking, all tried, tested, and truly worth making.
This Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake is light, creamy, and dreamy! Made with a white cake mix, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, coconut, and fresh strawberries, it’s the perfect cool dessert for potlucks and gatherings.
Slap-Ya-Mama Pound Cake is a classic Southern dessert known for its rich flavor and buttery crumb. This old-fashioned pound cake recipe is simple to make and turns out perfectly moist every time—just the kind of cake you’d expect to see cooling on a Southern kitchen counter.
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 a simple applesauce cake, this one is perfect. You’re going to love this one in the fall. It’s got those warm autumn flavors you’ve grown to love.
If you love a rich chocolate cake but enjoy the weight of a pound cake, this is the recipe for you! It comes together in just a few short steps and starts with a box of cake mix!
If you're looking for a master list of those cakes you grew up eating, this is the post for you! In this comprehensive list you'll find many of your favorites, the ones grandma loved to bake!
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 love a delicious pound cake with a lemony twist, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to love this new cake from Out of the Box Baking!
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 light, bright lemon cake, one with an airy chiffon texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to share my personal “from scratch” lemon chiffon cake recipe.
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!
If you love a light, fluffy angel food cake, one just like your grandmother used to bake, this is the recipe for you! This recipe is absolutely delicious and best of all, it’s an easy process.
Banana Berry Chiffon Cake from Scratch Recipe (from Out of the Box Baking)
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 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!
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.
If you love the bright, fresh flavors of mandarin oranges and the light, fluffy texture of a yellow cake, then I’ve got the recipe for you. This traditional Mandarin Orange cake will give you flashbacks to the good old days. . .in all the best ways!
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.
If you love a rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor, this is the recipe for you! This is a simple recipe, perfect for a quick brunch or even as a dessert.
If you’re looking for the perfect Carrot Cake to serve your guests this Easter, have I got a great one for you! This “from scratch” recipe is rich, moist, and covered in tangy cream cheese frosting!
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.
Jazz up a Boxed Cake Mix
Here in the south we love our sweets and we're particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!
Mention the words “red velvet cake” and southerners begin to swoon. We’re so addicted to this cake we can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a fan of this rich cocoa-infused delicacy, you’re going to love this post. I’m about to offer you a “from scratch” version that’s simply irresistible.
Bake a moist, flavorful Christmas spice cake using a doctored cake mix. An easy holiday dessert with warm spices and bakery-style results.
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!
If you're crazy about brown butter and pecans you're going to love this easy cake. It's topped with a crunchy praline topping and rich with flavor. Best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!
If you love a luscious poppy seed cake but enjoy a hint of orange flavoring, you're going to flip over this simple homemade cake. It's truly perfect, inside and out.
Bake a moist pumpkin spice cake with simple mix-ins. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving desserts, and holiday parties all year long.
If you're in the mood for a summery cake, filled with tropical flavors, you've come to the right place. This delicious Pineapple Coconut Cake with Lime will make you feel like you're on a Caribbean beach, ocean waves crashing in the background.
If you're looking for a classic sheet cake with rich chocolate cake and luscious chocolate-pecan frosting, you've come to the right place. This will be a big hit at your next gathering, and you don't have to live in Texas to enjoy it!
If you're in the mood for a buttery cake with luscious swirls of cinnamon and brown sugar, you've come to the right place! This moist, delicious pound cake is easy to whip up and the addition of the cinnamon and brown sugar sends it over the moon!
If you're looking for a classic pound cake to serve at your next get-together, you can stop looking! I've got a luscious butter pound cake recipe for you that's going to thrill and delight your guests and make you proud to serve it!
If you're looking for a rich, moist cake, loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise cake is a southern favorite guaranteed to please everyone on your guest list. And this yummy recipe takes things a step further, adding a rich chocolate frosting with mayonnaise in it, as well!
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!)