RECIPES BELOW TEXT
Friends, if you've landed on this page, you're about to discover the theme of this recipe blog.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was never a very good baker. When it came time to bake my daughter's wedding cake, I found myself in a jam. What's a non-baker to do?
Improvise, of course!
From that day until now, (almost twenty years. . .gasp!) I've been trying to learn all I can about doctoring a boxed cake mix. And on this site I'm going to show you all of my tips and tricks.
You really can make any cake mix taste like homemade with a few simple tricks!
Keep reading to discover cakes in every size, shape, and flavor. Wedding cakes, birthday cakes, chocolate cakes, coconut cakes, Italian Cream Cakes. . .you name it, we've got it. And so, so many start with a box of cake mix!
(Shh! I won't tell if you won't!)
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!
Read More about Mexican Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake
Discover how easy it is to turn a simple box of cake mix into delicious cookies! This quick guide will show you tips, tricks, and flavor ideas for making bakery-style cookies with just a few ingredients.
Read More about How to Turn Cake Mix Into Cookies
These Classic Lemon Blueberry Scones are buttery, tender, and bursting with fresh flavor! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, they’re topped with a tangy lemon glaze for the ultimate sweet-tart bite.
Read More about Classic Lemon Blueberry Scones
This cozy Apples and Bananas Dump Cake blends sweet apple pie filling, fresh bananas, creamy swirls of cream cheese, and warm cinnamon, all topped with banana cake mix and buttery crumble. A quick, comforting dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!
Read More about Dolly Parton's Apples and Bananas Dump Cake
Whip up a tropical treat with this easy 3-ingredient Dolly Parton Pineapple Coconut Cake! Bursting with bold coconut flavor and juicy pineapple, it’s a simple, delicious dessert perfect for summer—or any time you're craving something sweet and sunny.
Read More about Dolly Parton Pineapple Coconut Cake
Discover the ultimate list of irresistible pastries—from sweet, flaky favorites to savory, buttery bites. Whether you love light fruit danishes or hearty hand pies, this round-up has something delicious for everyone!
Read More about Irresistible Pastry Ideas
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!
Read More about Star-Spangled Bundt Cake
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!
Read More about Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf
These rich, fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies are the perfect way to use up leftover starter. With deep chocolate flavor and a tender crumb, they’re a no-waste dessert everyone will love.
Read More about Simple Sourdough Brownies
These fluffy, tangy sourdough discard pancakes are quick, easy, and perfect for using up extra starter. Made with basic ingredients and ready in minutes, they’re a delicious way to start your morning!
Read More about Simple Sourdough Discard Pancakes
If you’re a waffle lover who’s looking for a way to use up that sourdough discard, this is a marriage made in heaven! In this post I’m going to show you how to use that discard to create some delicious waffles!
Read More about Sourdough Discard Waffles
This Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with a sweet, spiced cinnamon-sugar ribbon running through each slice. Soft, aromatic, and perfect for toasting, it’s a comforting twist on traditional sourdough that’s great for breakfast or snacking! Sourdough Inclusions One of the best things about a good sourdough is the addition of inclusions. These inclusions could really be …
Read More about Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread
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!
Read More about Doctored Chocolate Cake Mix Recipes
If you love the ease of a boxed spice cake mix but you’re looking to take things up a notch, this is the post for you! Keep reading to discover simple but delicious ways to amp up that boxed cake.
Read More about Easy Doctored Spice Cake Mix
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!
Read More about Orange Cherry Bundt Cake