Doctored Cake Mix Recipes from Out of the Box Baking

Enjoy this fun recipe for Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Treats from Out of the Box Baking. You'll love making them with the kids!

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 the rich, warm flavors of fall this is the recipe for you! This delicious dump cake has the flavors of a sweet potato pie and it’s so easy to make!

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 …

Cake decorating is a creative and artistic skill that allows you to turn a plain cake into a work of edible art. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of techniques you can use to decorate your cakes these days. In this post we're going to cover several of them, popular for 2024.

If you love a rich, luscious bread pudding loaded with the flavors of citrus and berry, you’re going to flip over this amazing bread pudding. Keep reading to discover the simple recipe for this tasty treat.

In this post I’m going to show you how to make the most delicious fall treat ever—brown butter pecan bars! They're ooey-gooey, sticky, and delicious. . .and they come together so easily. Best of all, they're loaded with buttery pecan flavor!

If you love cherries and you enjoy baking, this is the post for you! I'm going to share some of my very favorite cherry recipes, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and joy to your tummy!

If you’re looking for a quick treat for an upcoming Christmas party, this is the post for you. I’m going to show you how I made this simple pull-apart cupcake snowflake.

If you love the rich chocolate and coconut flavors of an Almond Joy bar, have I got a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a sweet treat with those same flavors. . .and it all starts with a box of cake mix!  For the Love of Coconut …

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!

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!

You've got a box of cake mix on hand but you're not sure what to do with. In this master list you'll discover dozens of different ways to bake up that cake mix into something delicious and unexpected!

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’re crazy about lemon and blueberry and you’re in the mood for a delicious and simple cookie, this is the post for you! This is one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever posted. Best of all, it starts with a doctored muffin mix!

If you love Italian Cream cake but you’re looking for something with more of a bar or cookie texture you’ve definitely come to the right place! This is one of my simplest (but tastiest) recipes yet. And it starts with canned frosting and a box of white cake mix! 

If you love pineapple upside down but want the ease of a bar, this is the perfect recipe for you! A delectable cookie crust, a rich layer of cherry preserves, and crushed pineapple baked on top? Yes, please! 

If you love strawberries and chocolate together, I’ve got a treat for you! These simple cookies are packed full of flavor. And best of all, they start with a muffin mix!

If you love the warm rich flavors of butterscotch and toffee you’re going to adore this simple recipe. These delicious cookies are absolutely divine. Best of all, they start with a box of butter pecan cake mix.

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! 

If you love the flavor of carrot cake but the ease of a bar, have I got a treat for you. These luscious carrot cake bars come together in no time. And best of all, they start with a box of cake mix! 

If you love a terrific German Chocolate cake but the idea of making one from scratch sounds overwhelming, do I have the perfect recipe for you! This Lucious bundt cake is loaded with all of the flavors of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, but made in a fraction of the time. It’s even got a secret ingredient in the batter. . .canned coconut pecan frosting! 

Jazz up a Boxed Cake Mix

If you're crazy about the flavor of peanut butter and love the idea of using it in your cakes, cookies, muffins, and candies, have I got a treat for you. In this post I'm going to share recipes for a dozen different peanut butter infused desserts, guaranteed to please!

If you love brownie bites you’re going to adore this chocolate on chocolate cookie. Best of all, it starts with a simple cake mix.

Every now and agin you stumble across a recipe that’s so simple, so luscious, so delectable, that you have no choice but to share it. This is that recipe. 

If you're looking for a fun and colorful Christmas cupcake project for the kids, this is it! These simple Grinch cupcakes come together easily and quickly. And best of all, they start with a boxed cake mix!

If you're in the mood for chocolate and you've got some overripe bananas on hand, this is the perfect recipe for you! You can merge those two tasty items into one delectable Chocolate Banana Bread!

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 started with a box of cake mix!

If you love the idea of strawberry cheesecake but you're also a scone lover, this is the recipe for you.

Enjoy a dozen sweet treats that start with a box of white cake mix but end up looking like anything but!

If you want the ease of a boxed bake mix but the flavor and joy of a luscious cinnamon roll, do I have a brand new recipe for you! These tasty treats have the look of a cinnamon roll but the taste and texture of a high-end pastry--light, crisp and oh, so cinnamony!

If you want the flavor of a cherry pie but the ease of a quick doctored cake mix, then this is the recipe for you!

If you're in the mood for an easy scone recipe, one that starts with a box of white cake mix, have I got a treat for you! This recipe came together so easily and it's a terrific alternative when you're in the mood for something different.

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. Can I Use a Cake Mix to Make Muffins? That was …

In this post I'm going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes--everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need to hit the road running!

If you love the flavor and texture of a great peanut butter cookie but don't have the time or the ingredients, you're going to love this simple recipe! These peanut butter cookies are light, fluffy, loaded with flavor, and best of all, they start with a 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!

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.