Recipe Roundups

If you love that tart lemon flavor, you're going to flip over these amazing lemon-themed desserts from Out of the Box Baking!

Discover dozens of easy, delicious desserts made with canned pie filling! From dump cakes and cobblers to bars and hand pies, these simple recipes turn ordinary pie filling into irresistible homemade treats. Perfect for busy bakers looking for quick, crowd-pleasing ideas.

If you're nuts about nuts--especially pecans--this is the post for you! In this roundup I'm going to share 40 of my favorite desserts that include pecans.

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!

There's something undeniably special about the act of baking for Mom. From the heavenly aroma that fills the kitchen to the anticipation of her delighted smile, each step of the process is infused with love and care. This Mother's Day, let's embark on a culinary journey together, exploring an array of irresistible baking ideas sure to enchant and delight the extraordinary women in our lives.

If you're a fan of coconut and you're looking for a variety of ways to bake with it, this is the post for you! In this post I'm going to share some of my all-time favorite desserts that call for coconut.

If you're looking for the most popular recipes and tutorials from 2023, we've got you covered! In this post I'm going to share my top 23 baking posts, the ones that went viral in 2023!

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.

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!

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!

These Simple Lunchbox Desserts are quick, portable, and kid-approved! From cookies and bars to muffins and no-bake treats, these easy recipes are perfect for packing in school lunches.

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!

There's no better time of year for muffins than the fall, and that's why Out of the Box Baking has been putting together all sorts of delicious fall-themed muffins, perfect for the season. In this comprehensive list you'll find more than a dozen options.

In this post you're going to discover 70 delicious recipes, perfect for your next fall festival or event! These are easy to hold and most are also easy to make!

Bake your way through autumn with these cozy fall cookies and dessert bars. Packed with pumpkin, apple, molasses, and warm spices, these easy recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or family nights at home.

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.

Start the year deliciously with these 25 muffin recipes for 2025! From classic blueberry to decadent chocolate and festive holiday flavors, this collection has a muffin for every occasion. Easy, tasty, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing.

You don't want to spend all day in the kitchen baking when you could be having fun in the sun! In this post you'll discover 75 amazing and easy desserts, perfect for the summertime!

If you’re looking for a 2024 master list of great breads, both sweet and savory, you’ve come to the right place! This post will link you to 24 breads you can proudly serve your family and guests. 

If you're looking for a sweet Valentines Day treat for that special someone--or perhaps a gift for a teacher, boss, or friend--this is the post for you! I'm going to give you my top 25 recipes for Valentine sweet, everything from cakes to cupcakes to cookies, to pastries. Enjoy!

In today's economy we bakers need to do everything we can to cut back on our spending. With the cost of eggs going through the roof, this is especially important. In this post I'm going to give you several tips and tricks to save money and time by using egg substitutes.

It's been a busy year here at Out of the Box Baking and emotions are running high as we wrap up what has been a stellar twelve months. 2022 Was a Great Year for Out of the Box Baking First, a huge "Thank you!" to you, my readers, for your love and support! I could …

Fudgy chocolate cookies loaded with cool peppermint flavor—these double mint treats are perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

In this post you're going to find 42 sweet treats popular in the south! Whether it's cake, pie, cobbler, cookies, or bars, we've got you covered here at Out of the Box Baking. And best of all, we've got some fan favorites sure to please even the most discriminating southern palate!

Short on ingredients? These low-ingredient baking ideas prove you can still make comforting, delicious treats with what you already have.

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!

In this post you'll find lots of easy Christmas candy recipes from Out of the Box Baking!

Sweet treats during the holidays? Yes, please! And, making them with the kids? Why, that’s just the icing on the cake! And talk about great holiday memories!

Keeping "staples" in the pantry is key, especially during lean times like the Great Depression. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and shortening? These were cheap and easy to use. Best of all, they could serve as a base for dozens of different treats

Fall is the perfect time to bake. I covered some of my favorite recipes in my Favorite Fall Desserts post. I've decided (just for fun) to post some pictures of fall-themed baked goods that I've created over the years. They are divided by category. Enjoy!

Discover the best fall dessert recipes packed with warm spices, pumpkin, apple, and molasses. These cozy treats are perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, and holiday baking.

Enjoy 5 easy and fun Halloween treats to make with kids — spooky snacks, no-fuss recipes, and tips to get your little bakers involved and excited.

If you're looking for a host of different cookie recipes to fill that holiday cookie exchange tray, you've come to the right place. These sixteen recipes are simple to make and perfect for a swap!

Need to use up those ripe bananas? Check out these ten easy and tasty recipes from Out of the Box Baking.com

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

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!

Learn how to bake with mayonnaise and why it works so well. Discover easy recipes that turn mayo into moist, tender baked goods.

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.

You were absolutely sure you would eat those bananas before they started going bad. But here you are, facing a bunch of bananas that are completely speckled and you don't know what to do with them. Oh, sure, you could make banana bread. Everyone says you should. But you've done that a zillion times and you're ready for something different. . .something more.

These holiday sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating. A classic Christmas cookie recipe that holds its shape and tastes as festive as it looks!