Doctored Cake Mix Recipes from Out of the Box Baking

This 3-ingredient “Are You Kidding Me Cake” is quick, moist, and endlessly customizable. Get fun twists, topping ideas, and a foolproof recipe!

If you’re planning your little one’s first birthday party and you are looking for the perfect theme, we’ve got you covered! In this post I’m going to share all of my favorite 1st birthday party ideas, including some of my favorite cakes and cookies.

If you love the idea of a homemade cinnamon roll but you don’t want to take the time for homemade dough to rise, this Tik-Tok recipe is the one for you!

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 love a delicious banana bread and you want a recipe that’s both simple and tasty, this is the recipe for you! 

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.

Discover 25 festive and creative Christmas cupcake ideas for 2025—from cute reindeer and snowflake designs to Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog flavors—perfect for holiday bake-alongs, parties, and cozy kitchen memories!

Bake cozy fall cupcakes with your kids! These easy, family-friendly recipes are packed with pumpkin, apple, and warm spices—perfect for school parties, fall weekends, and Thanksgiving gatherings.

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!

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 …

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!

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’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! 

These Pineapple Right-Side Up Bars bring all the flavor of classic upside-down cake in an easy, no-flip bar—sweet, simple, and sunshine-bright.

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! 

These Easy Carrot Cake Bars start with a cake mix but taste like homemade—moist, spiced, and perfect for frosting, snacking, or sharing.

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! 

This post will give you the formula you need to determine how many boxes of cake mix to purchase for your next project, large or small. Here at Out of the Box Baking we focus a lot of boxed mixes. A simple box of cake mix is useful for birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and all …

Jazz up a Boxed Cake Mix

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. 

Bake up some holiday fun with these Grinch cupcakes! Bright, festive, and easy to make—perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.

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!

Bake a moist pumpkin spice cake with simple mix-ins. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving desserts, and holiday parties all year long.