Doctored Cake Mix Recipes from Out of the Box Baking

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! 

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 …

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.

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!

Learn how to make soft, bakery-style scones using cake mix. This easy doctored recipe is quick, simple, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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.

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!)

Turn a simple white cake mix into a soft, fluffy, bakery-style cake with this easy doctored recipe—perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration.

This Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe is rich and decadent, with a tender, moist crumb.

Fluffy, tender Pink Velvet Cupcakes with a hint of cocoa, topped with silky cream cheese frosting — charming, festive, and perfect for special occasions.

Transform any boxed cake mix into a bakery-quality dessert with these pro tips! Learn the best add-ins, substitutions, and flavor hacks from Out of the Box Baking.

delicious balance of strawberry preserves and fresh strawberries. And, on top of it all--homemade whipped cream, stabilized with lemon pudding. Yes, please! This Strawberry Lemonade cake is visually stunning and (truly) one of the best cakes you'll ever put in your mouth.

These easy carrot cake cupcakes are moist, spiced, and topped with cream cheese frosting. A simple, from-scratch treat packed with classic flavor!

This Italian Cream Cake is rich, moist, and packed with coconut, pecans, and tangy cream cheese frosting. A classic Southern favorite perfect for celebrations!

Learn how to ombre a cake with this easy step-by-step technique. Create a stunning gradient effect using simple tools and tinted frosting — perfect for any occasion!

These butter pecan cupcakes are what dreams are made of. Here are step-by-step instructions to make them.